Efforts to Simplify CPS High School Application Draw Concern
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An attempt to make the high school application process easier is raising some questions.
This month, Chicago Public Schools is rolling out a new process of applying for high schools, but under a new system that has some parents and counselors concerned. Brandis Friedman has the story.
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Efforts to Simplify CPS High School Application Draw Concern
Clip: 8/2/2017 | 5m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
This month, Chicago Public Schools is rolling out a new process of applying for high schools, but under a new system that has some parents and counselors concerned. Brandis Friedman has the story.
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