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6-Year High Schools to Open in Fall
NBCchicago.com Local News
Feb 29Some Chicago students will leave their high schools equipped with a diploma, a degree and a promise of a job interview. Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges and five technology companies will open six-year high schools offering associate degrees to ... »
Emanuel: School ‘Turnarounds’ Lead To Better Academic Performance
CBS Chicago
Feb 29Mayor Rahm Emanuel says state education officials are proving his point about "turning around" some poorly performing Chicago Public schools. »
5 Chicago High Schools To Begin Offering Associate’s Degrees
CBS Chicago
Feb 28Mayor Rahm Emanuel is joining Chicago Public Schools officials, the City Colleges of Chicago, and corporate leaders in unveiling beefed up plans for five new high schools that could also offer their students community college degrees. »
Teachers Furious After Board Votes To Close, Overhaul Schools
CBS Chicago
Feb 23The Chicago Teachers Union is slamming the School Board, after the board approved a plan to close seven public schools next year and stage “turnarounds” for 10 others. »
Teachers Furious After Board Votes To Close, Overhaul Schools
CBS Chicago
Feb 23The Chicago Teachers Union is slamming the School Board, after the board approved a plan to close even public schools next year and stage “turnarounds” for 10 others. »
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Cosmetology high school students showcase their skills: A test of knowledge
Examiner Chicago Edition
Apr 10As a 30-year veteran of the beauty industry, I stay connected with my community through volunteer efforts. On April 28, 2012, at Chicago Vocational Career Academy I will be participating in a Final Exhibition Project.About the projectChicago... »
A Move in the Right Direction
Chicago Public League Sports Blog
Feb 27CPS Board Approves Closing/Turnaround of 17 poorly performing CPS Schools The CPS board approved the three year phase out of Crane Tech and Dyett High School. They also approved replacing staff and investing in new programs at Chicago Vocational Career... »
Disgruntled Parents Take Over Board Of Education Meeting (VIDEO)
Progress Illinois
Dec 15The contentious debate between teachers, their supporters and the Chicago Board of Education continued this week with protesters erupting in a mic check during the board’s monthly public meeting, forcing board members to approve a motion to go into a ... »