School Closings

After 157 years, HBCU Lincoln College closing following enrollment drop and ransomware attack 

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Detroit schools close through Wednesday for COVID-19 testing

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

On snowy days, why poorer students need schools open

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The walk to a better school that puts lives at risk

MSNBC – Following the closing of 23 schools in Philadelphia at the end of last school year, many students are walking through foreign territory to get to their new schools.
/ October 15, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Meet Asean Johnson: 9-year-old activist fights Chicago school closings

VIDEO – The charisma and charm of 9-year-old Asean Johnson has many suggesting that he may be the future mayor of Chicago while others herald him as a strong prospect in becoming one of America’s greatest leaders…
/ May 31, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chicago: Plans for new arena slammed in wake of 50 school closings

theGRIO REPORT – When Chicago Public School officials voted to close 50 schools last week that it said were underutilized and under-performing, it sent a huge blow to parents of displaced students…
/ May 29, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

9-year-old delivers message to Mayor Rahm Emanuel about school closings

VIDEO – Heralded as the future mayor of Chicago in the year 2025, 9-year-old Asean Johnson, has spoken at school board meetings and hearings, and fired up a crowd of hundreds
/ May 22, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Dozens arrested at last day of protests over Chicago public school closings

theGRIO REPORT – At least two dozen protesters were arrested as the Chicago Teachers Union and its supporters wrapped up a 3-day protest calling for a moratorium on school closings…
/ May 21, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chicago Teachers Union, supporters gear up for rally on school closings

theGRIO REPORT – As students of the third-largest school district in the nation enter their second day of spring break, many of them are spending their vacation protesting the proposed closing of 54 Chicago public schools…
/ March 26, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

23 Philadelphia schools slated to close

NBC PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to save four public schools and close more than two dozen in an effort to save the cash-strapped district about $24 million per year.
/ March 8, 2013