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CPS school closures

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Tri-Taylor

April 30, 2013

CPS Has Not Visited King to Verify Reason for Closure, Principal Says

He said no one has come to West Side school to check on how it uses space CPS claims is underutilized.

Uptown

April 28, 2013

Organizers Say Stewart School Closure Another Word for 'Land Grab'

About 150 students and teachers marched from Stewart to Stockton on a neighborhood tour against closures.

Englewood

April 26, 2013

CPS Closings: Dewey Parents Tell Inventory Team 'Get the Hell Out'

Parents and teachers are angry that the CPS inventory came before the final hearing.

Chicago

April 03, 2013

CPS School Closing Protest Song: 'It's Time to Fight Back'

Activist Matt Farmer's song and video, "It's Time To Stand Up," targets Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS.

Chicago

April 02, 2013

CPS Closings: Protesters Urge Emanuel To 'Walk the Walk'

Mayor is urged to join activists on visits to the schools he supports shutting down.

West Garfield Park

March 30, 2013

West Garfield Park Parents, Religious Leaders Protest School Closures

West Garfield Park residents said CPS plans to close Marconi Elementary will put children in danger.

West Town

March 28, 2013

CTA Fares, Sex Offenders Top Parent Concerns at Peabody School in West Town

No shuttle bus will be provided for students of a West Town school targeted for closure, the CPS says.

Humboldt Park

March 28, 2013

Lafayette Music Teacher Hopes Concert Video Will Save School

Lafayette Elementary School has the largest string orchestra in the Chicago Public Schools system.

South Lawndale

March 27, 2013

Paderewski Elementary the 'Black Sheep' of CPS Closings, Principal Says

Despite similar student performance numbers, Paderewski is the only school in its network facing closure.

West Town

March 26, 2013

CPS Closings: Public Meetings Set for Peabody, Near North Special Ed School

Comments about impending school closures can be heard before final hearings at the downtown CPS office.

Humboldt Park

March 26, 2013

CPS Closings: Public Meetings Set for Humboldt Park Schools

Chicago Public Schools will hold community meetings and hearings about schools slated for closure.

South Shore (above 79th)

March 26, 2013

CPS Closings: Public Meetings Set for 12 South Lakefront Schools

CPS to host 24 community meetings on closing nine elementary and three middle schools.

Logan Square

March 25, 2013

Brentano School Survival Leaves Parents Relieved, But Sad for Others

The goal now for the Logan Square school is to increase enrollment and academic scores, says one parent.

Chicago

March 25, 2013

CPS School Closings Will Leave 61 Vacant Buildings: What Happens to Them?

The closure of 54 public schools and merging of 11 more will leave CPS with 61 vacant buildings.

Chicago

March 22, 2013

Amid CPS School Closings, Las Vegas Wants Chicago's Teachers

The nation's fifth-largest district is timing its visit to Chicago to CPS school closings announcement.