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Author Archives: Ellyn Fortino

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Community programs too valuable to lose at May School

by Ellyn Fortino March 26, 2013February 10, 2021

Austin YMCA’s member’s center shut down in October 2012, but it continues to provide various community and youth programs at Horatio May Community Academy. The YMCA’s services are too valuable to lose, some West Side residents say.

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DePriest Elementary supporters say school is improving

by Ellyn Fortino March 19, 2013February 10, 2021
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Teachers, parents working to bring financial resources to Key School

by Ellyn Fortino March 19, 2013February 10, 2021
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Why close Lewis when CPS is spending millions on renovations, advocates say

by Ellyn Fortino March 12, 2013February 10, 2021
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Parents, teachers tout rising test scores to save Armstrong

by Ellyn Fortino March 12, 2013February 10, 2021
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Former Austin resident lends helping hand to veterans

by Ellyn Fortino March 8, 2013February 10, 2021
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Special needs students a top priority at McNair Elementary School

by Ellyn Fortino March 5, 2013February 10, 2021
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Residents, Ald. Graham square off over North Avenue pawn store

by Ellyn Fortino February 26, 2013February 10, 2021
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Concerns about safety if Emmet School closes

by Ellyn Fortino February 26, 2013February 10, 2021
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Circle Family Healthcare Network files for bankruptcy

by Ellyn Fortino February 18, 2013February 10, 2021

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