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Author Archives: Mario Lekovic

Posted inNews

It’s official: four Austin schools to close

by Mario Lekovic May 23, 2013February 10, 2021

Asif Wilson, a seventh- and eighth-grade science teacher at Horatio May Elementary Community Academy, will soon be unemployed. His five-year tenure with the school ended when the Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close an unprecedented 50 public schools.

Posted inNews

Austin-area schools fight to stay open

by Mario Lekovic April 30, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inNews

Low turnout at CPS school-closing forums

by Mario Lekovic April 12, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inNews

Chicago Teachers Union organized downtown rally at CPS headquarters

by Mario Lekovic April 2, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inUncategorized

Community members plan protest over school closings

by Mario Lekovic March 26, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inNews

School closings in Austin to impact nearly 2,000 students

by Reema Amin and Mario Lekovic March 22, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inArchive, News

Community stands in unity

by Mario Lekovic July 6, 2011February 10, 2021
Posted inArchive, News

Church awards scholarships to Austin students

by Mario Lekovic and Austintalks.org June 8, 2011February 10, 2021

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