Tag Archive for Chicago Public Schools

Bittersweet Victory: 4 CPS Schools Saved from Closings…For Now

According to the Sun-Times, four Chicago Public Schools will remain open. The fortunate institutions include:

Mahalia Jackson on the South Side

Mahalia Jackson School

Marcus Garvey on the South Side

Marcus Garvey Chicago

Leif Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy on the West Side

Lief Ericson Elementary School

George Manierre Elementary School on the Near North Side

George Manierre Elementary School

Is your child’s school closing? How do you feel about these changes? Speak your mind in the comment section below.

Images: www.mjacksoncps.com, chicago.cbslocal.com, www.wbez.org, www.dnainfo.com   

 

Save Our School: Calhoun North Public Hearing – April 16, 2013

Calhoun Elementary School

STRONG community support is needed for this meeting as the final decision about Calhoun North will be made after this hearing.

  • Tuesday, April 16th: Public Hearing

Central Office 125 S. Clark from 5:30-7:30pm

Bus will leave Calhoun at 4:15.

Are you a student, teacher, parent, alumni or community member in support of Calhoun North? What are your thoughts and feelings about these school closings?

 

 

Save Our School: Calhoun North Community Meeting – April 13, 2013

Science Club Group Photo - Calhoun Elementary

Calhoun Elementary’s Science Club

Calhoun North Elementary School will be holding a community meeting at Al Raby High School located at 3545 W. Fulton from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013. A bus will leave Calhoun at 9:15.

The support of all current parents, former parents, alumni, community agencies and concerned citizens are welcome.

Sign the Petition to Save Marcus M. Garvey Math and Science School from Closing

Click on the image to sign the petition to save Marcus M. Garvey Math and Science School from closing. 9,000 signatures are needed. Sign today!

Marcus M. Garvey Math and Science School

City Wide March Against CPS School Closings – March 27, 2013

City Wide Day of Action - March27, 2013