charter schools

The petition has gathered nearly 800 signatures against Intrinsic's proposal to open in Lincoln Square.

Neighbors will have input on charter school but won't approve or disapprove the project, O'Connor says.

The Bowmanville Community Organization has released a survey to gauge opinion about a proposed charter.

One neighbor asked Intrinsic founder, "Do you want to come where you're not welcome?"

The charter school operator requested a continuance until May on a zoning change request.

Lafayette's name is still etched in stone on the building but ChiArts will wrap construction in August.

A state charter board spokeswoman denied the allegation.

A Concept vice president said critics are engaged in "alarming rhetoric."    

CPS officials accepted five of the proposals but set conditions for their opening in the fall.

The Chicago Board of Education was set to vote on 17 proposed new charters.

A Brighton Park meeting organized by anti-charter groups drew a standing-room-only crowd.

Community groups estimated 21 proposed charters up for approval would cost $21 million the first year.

"CPS is graduating kids that can barely read. I can't hire them," one prospective school leader said.

The teachers hoping to open an independent charter school in Bridgeport presented their plans.

Activists say they need the information to review the proposals, which will be voted on next month.