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Will CPS Save Charter Network? Plus, Cellphone Ban and Lems Wins Again

Will CPS Save Charter Network? Plus, Cellphone Ban and Lems Wins Again

City Cast Chicago

February 28, 202529m 34s

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Show Notes

In October, the Acero Charter School network sent shockwaves through their school communities when they announced they would be shutting down seven Latino-majority schools in Chicago. For families and students, it’s been a waiting game as they wonder if or when their schools will close and what their options are. Chalkbeat Chicago’s Samantha Smylie and Block Club Chicago’s Atavia Reed explain the Chicago Board of Education's Thursday vote to save some of the schools. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker wants to ban cellphones in classrooms, Lems BBQ adds another prestigious award, and today is Janet Martin Day!

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