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The teacher-led group remains hopeful its school will be approved by CPS this month.

But students won't be punished for staying home, officials said.

The Booster Club was improperly allowed to pocket event receipts, the CPS inspector general also said.

After two years as principal of Earle STEM Elementary School, Ketesha Melendez was quitely removed.

Logan Square is a changing neighborhood, and it seemed in 2013 the changes came faster than ever.

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

Chicago Public Schools announced a new volunteer mentoring program for nonteaching employees.

The Board of Education voted to move CPS headquarters next year to 1 N. Dearborn St.

Two aldermen, including one who is an ex-Marine, argued to change Ames to the Marine Leadership Academy.

Ald. Michele Smith supported the addition over protests in the immediate community.

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

Chicago Public Schools say now is the time to apply for the 2014-2015 school year.

Parents, students and teachers demanded TIF funds, an elected school board and a moratorium on charters.

Three other referendums advanced by City Council committee, crowding out measure pushed by Ald. Arena.

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.