Dumb Vendors, Chubby Bunny, Class Rank, and Charters Rah Rah (Chicago IL)

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Chasing the Blues Away: Charter Schools Take Off In Chicago

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Budget plan could leave us all far behind CST
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Board of Ed honors Hubbard High student, 5 others for attendance CST
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Man admits he bribed city schools Tribune
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