Posted on March 25, 2013 by
Due to budget cuts & low enrollment, Chicago Public Schools officials announced that they plan to close 54 schools, the largest wave of school closures in U.S. history. Hosted by: Abby Huntsman. GUESTS INCLUDE: Jessica Ashley,. Chicago, IL. Blogger and
A study by Chicago area university professors has found, if history is any guide, the Chicago Public Schools' plan to close 53 schools will fail when all is said and done.
Chicago Public School kids are heading into Spring Break this week, but it will be hard for some students and parents to relax and knowing their neighborhood school is slated to close at the end of the school year. "We need
The closing of more than 50 Chicago public schools will affect nearly 30000 students–the largest single-year school closing in U.S. history.
Mount Vernon Elementary School in the Washington Heights neighborhood would be the “welcoming school” for students from nearby Marcus Garvey Elementary School, which is targeted for closing by the Chicago Public Schools. (Credit: CBS)
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http://www.3mdoublesidedtape.org/cps-students-march-against-school-closing-plan/