School Board Meeting Underway

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The Chicago School Board holds its final public meeting before casting their votes on whether to close 54 Chicago Public Schools. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest. Read WTTW's live tweets from the board meeting.

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David Vitale

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Chicago School Board President David Vitale joins us.

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School Closings Analysis

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We have analysis of the School Board's votes on school closings, and what happens next.

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Day 3 of School Closures Protest

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May 20, 2013 - Day 3 of School Closures Protest

Chicago teachers, parents and students march for a third day to protest impending school closures. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

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Federal Lawsuits Filed to Halt School Closings

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May 15, 2013 - Fed. Lawsuits Filed to Halt School Closings

Federal class action lawsuits were filed today on behalf of parents and the Chicago Teachers Union to stop the Chicago Board of Education from closing 53 elementary schools and one high school program. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

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Web Exclusive: Junior High Book Ban

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The decision to ban a popular book from a west suburban school angers students and parents.

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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 5/3

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May 03, 2013 - Web Extra: The Week in Review

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the baseball controversy between two local high schools in this web exclusive conversation.

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Duprey Elementary School's Fight to Stay Open

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April 30, 2013 - Duprey Elementary School's Fight to Stay Op

It’s the last week of public hearings on school closures. We follow Ana Roque de Duprey Elementary School’s fight to stay off the closure list.

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Next Phase of School Closings Fight

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April 15, 2013 - Next Phase of School Closings Fight

The Chicago Teachers Union promises to launch a political campaign to defeat Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

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Karen Lewis

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Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis joins us.

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1 Day Until School Closings Vote

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May 21, 2013 - 1 Day Until School Closings Vote

After months of community meetings, debate and protest, the Chicago School Board is set to vote on possibly closing 54 schools. Elizabeth Brackett previews Wednesday's vote.

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School Board Votes This Week on Closings

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May 20, 2013 - School Board Votes This Week on Closings

The Chicago Public School Board will vote on school closings on Wednesday. Carol Marin and her guests have the latest.

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Viewer Feedback: 5/9

Book Ban & CPS Data

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We have some of your comments on a controversial book ban and a mom who's challenging CPS on its data in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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The Mom Who’s Challenging CPS on its Data

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May 7, 2013 - The Mom Who’s Challenging CPS on its Data

Meet Jeanne Olson, a CPS parent who's trying to translate the district's complicated school closings formula into plain English -- for other parents to understand.

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OneGoal Sets High Bar for Low-Income Students

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May 2, 2013 - OneGoal Sets High Bar for Low-Income Students

How do you narrow the college achievement gap between low- and high-income students? A new program in Chicago schools is trying a new strategy: teaching character.

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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/26

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April 26, 2013 - Web Extra: The Week in Review

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss CPS students boycotting their standardized tests to protest the plan to close some schools based on test scores in this web exclusive conversation.

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Web Exclusive: Safe Passage

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April 09, 2013 - Safe Passage

Chicago Public School officials and principals say the Safe Passage program has improved the safety of students passing through dangerous gang turf on their way to school. But with school closings on the horizon, we examine the potential effects these closings could have on the safety of kids traveling to and from school.

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