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Cities cut schools first, ask questions later
DETROIT, MI – Talk of school closures has the educators of Detroit in a fierce battle against Robert Bobb, the man in charge of turning around Detroit Public Schools’ fiscal disaster. Bobb’s decision...
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Budget cuts may cause thousands of teachers to lose their jobs
The financial meltdown has dealt a painful blow to our nation’s schools, and in the coming months, drastic budget cuts could force hundreds of thousands of teachers out of work. In Cleveland, Ohio,...
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23 Philadelphia schools slated to close
View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com. NBC Philadelphia – The Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to save four public schools and close more than two dozen in an...
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Chicago Teachers Union, supporters gear up for rally on school closings
CHICAGO—As students of the third-largest school district in the nation enter their second day of spring break, many of them are spending their vacation protesting the proposed closing of 54 Chicago...
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Dozens arrested at last day of protests over Chicago public school closings
At least two dozen protesters were arrested as the Chicago Teachers Union and its supporters wrapped up a 3-day protest calling for a moratorium on school closings in the nation’s third-largest school...
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9-year-old delivers message to Mayor Rahm Emanuel about school closings
CHICAGO — With just hours until the fate of school closings is known in the third-largest district in the nation, students have joined their parents and teachers in protest and raised their voices in...
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Chicago: Plans for new arena slammed in wake of 50 school closings
CHICAGO—When Chicago Public School officials voted to close 50 schools last week that it said were underutilized and under-performing, it sent a huge blow to parents of displaced students. For months,...
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Meet Asean Johnson: 9-year-old activist fights Chicago school closings
View more videos at: http://nbcchicago.com. The charisma and charm of 9-year-old Asean Johnson has many suggesting that he may be the future mayor of Chicago, while others herald him as a strong...
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The walk to a better school that puts lives at risk
MSNBC – Philadelphia – Each morning just before school, Dawn Hawkins and her 13-year-old son Khyrie hold hands, close their eyes and bow their heads. “Be a shield of protection for my baby,” Hawkins...
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On snowy days, why poorer students need schools open
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio came under fire last week for keeping New York City public schools open during a brutal snow storm, there were many who harshly judged his decision. Most...
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