Chicago School Board OKs New Charters
Clip: 1/22/2014 | 7m 20s
We have details on charter school expansion at the CPS Board Meeting.
The Chicago School Board voted Wednesday to approve seven new charter schools in the city. Many parents, as well as the Chicago Teachers Union, have said they will protest any expansion following the closing last year of 50 neighborhood schools. We have the latest on the vote and reaction to it.
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Chicago School Board OKs New Charters
Clip: 1/22/2014 | 7m 20s
The Chicago School Board voted Wednesday to approve seven new charter schools in the city. Many parents, as well as the Chicago Teachers Union, have said they will protest any expansion following the closing last year of 50 neighborhood schools. We have the latest on the vote and reaction to it.
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