I am reading The Mis-Education of The Negro by Dr. Carter G. Woodson for probably the 20th time and the information is as relevant today as it was in 1933 when the book was written. First of all, many people […]
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Tag: Chicago Public Schools
Poem: Black Women Firsts by 7th Grader Imani Reed
Imani Reed is a 7th grader at Chicago Public Schools. Her poem was submitted with permission by her proud tutor, Rowena Mason. You took our hearts with you when you soared to the stars. Now, Mae Jamison, you’re back on […]
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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 Marcus Garvey on the South Side Leif Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy on the West Side George Manierre Elementary School […]
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Save Our School: Calhoun North Public Hearing – April 16, 2013
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 […]
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Save Our School: Calhoun North Community Meeting – April 13, 2013
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 […]
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