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Humboldt Park

May 23, 2013

CPS Closings: Lafayette Music Teacher Hopes to Rebuild Program at Chopin

The well-respected music program has been a major point in the Lafayette Elementary closure debate.

Bridgeport

May 20, 2013

Mark Sheridan's Katie Lavin Uses Teachable Tech, Brings World to Classroom

Students are wowed by the science and technology teacher at the magnet school in Bridgeport.

Norwood Park

May 17, 2013

Renovations Set for 'Neglected' Taft High School

The far Northwest Side high school is slated to get all new science labs, lockers and windows.

Woodlawn

May 16, 2013

Students Stage 'Die In' at School-Closing Protest

Police said five people were arrested at the demonstration Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago

May 15, 2013

CPS School Closings Fought in Federal Suits Backed by CTU

Attorney Thomas Geoghegan argues against CPS closings based on special-education and civil-rights issues.

Gage Park

May 15, 2013

CPS High Schools Suffer Odd Dip in Junior Enrollment

Voices of Youth in Chicago Education claimed some Gage Park juniors were demoted to boost test scores.

Kenwood

May 08, 2013

Hearing Officer Acknowleges Quality of Canter School, But Supports Closure

Retired judge praised community's ideas for Canter Middle School, but said CPS did not violate the law.

Old Town

May 08, 2013

Blood On Mayor's Hands? Rahm Accepts School-Closing Responsibility

Mayor Emanuel says school closings aim to keep more African-American male CPS students from dropping out.

McKinley Park

May 08, 2013

McKinley Park Charter School Proposal Faces Opposition

Residents, activists voiced concerns about the proposed school as company officials touted their record.

Roseland

April 30, 2013

Brooks, Payton Baseball Game to be Played Saturday

Mayor attended Monday game at South Side's Brooks after weekend game's cancellation led to controversy.

Chicago

April 24, 2013

Ald. Austin Blasts CPS on Security for School Closings

Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Barbara Byrd-Bennett also faced renewed charges of racism.

Chicago

April 24, 2013

Cameras on School Buses Would Catch Drivers Who Pass Illegally

Fines would range from $150 to $500 under a measure passed Wednesday by the Illinois Senate.

Kenwood

April 17, 2013

CPS Closings: Ald. Burns Comes Out In Favor of Shuttering Canter

Ald. Will Burns (4th) said the CPS budget crunch means schools must close, Canter included.

Chicago

April 16, 2013

Rahm Dismisses Political Threats From Teachers Union President

Mayor Emanuel said he's not worried about Chicago Teachers Union plans to challenge him at ballot box.

Hyde Park

April 16, 2013

New Ray Principal Tries to Allay Parents' Concerns After Old Leaders Ousted

Toni Hill spoke with parents Tuesday about increasing their involvement in the school.