Ten years ago Chicago Public Schools leaders voted to close 50 public schools. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times examined the promises made to students and communities in 2013.
Ten years ago Chicago Public Schools leaders voted to close 50 public schools. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times examined the promises made to students and communities in 2013.
Schools among Cook County had the fourth highest truancy rate of 31.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Chicago Public Schools leaders in 2013 voted to close 50 public schools. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times examined the promises made to students and communities at the time. Here s what we learned about whether Chicago kept its word.