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Bret Harte Eighth-Graders Get To D.C. After Community Steps Up

The school needed to raise $40,000 in just a few weeks to overcome budget cuts.

How You Can Help Send South Side Eighth-Graders To Washington, D.C.

The school has an annual tradition of an eighth-grade class trip to the nation's capital.

Bret Harte Special Ed. Preschool Restored for One More Year

CPS reversed its decision too late to hold onto the preschool teacher, who's accepted a new job.

With All After-School Programs Cut, Bret Harte Starts Fundraising

For the first time in 10 years, the school didn't get a grant funding many of its after-school programs.

Bret Harte Students Holding Bake Sale to Raise Money for D.C. Trip

Students are also offering gift wrapping on Dec. 20 at the Del Prado Apartments to raise $31,000.

Bret Harte Kids Washing Cars and Selling Apples to Get to Washington, D.C.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel helped arrange a special tour of the White House for the eighth-grade class.

Bret Harte School to Unveil $1M New Playground, Drive Lane for Drop-Offs

MAC Properties bankrolled the improvements at the school, which will be shown off Friday.

Bret Harte Hosts Cleanup Day Before School Starts

MAC Properties will paint classrooms and hallways at the school.

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