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The U. of C. found the schools don't boost test scores or grades, but said there are other benefits.

The United Educators of UNO have set a strike date for Wednesday.

Plans for a high school that was once to be named after President Barack Obama have been stalled.

Chicago teachers may go on strike Tuesday for the third time since 2012.

"We want no cuts to our pay and benefits," CTU President Karen Lewis said.

Ald. Harry Osterman said the city's on edge as a Tuesday strike deadline approaches.

The neighborhood school, 3212 W. George St., lost one teacher in the latest round of budget cuts.

The Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates set the Oct. 11 deadline on Wednesday.

Alderman and the CTU said the Emanuel administration is talking directly with teachers union officials.

The Chicago Teachers Union has to give 10 days' notice before staging a walkout.

Mayor Emanuel was joined by Ald. Matt O'Shea a day after touting a mentoring initiative.

Ten schools in violence-plagued communities will be able to use the grant to help students.

The average ACT score improved to 18.4 from 18.2 the year before, but remained below the U.S. average.

Parents who had to go pick up kids left chanting, "We want a vote. Keep our schools afloat."

Ald. George Cardenas called for making students a priority, but others defended their TIF funds.