Chicago Board of Education revokes charters for Urban Prep schools in Bronzeville, Englewood
The vote means the Chicago Public Schools will take over control of Urban Prep's campuses in Bronzeville and Englewood.
The vote means the Chicago Public Schools will take over control of Urban Prep's campuses in Bronzeville and Englewood.
Chicago's Urban Prep Academies have been known as successful, educational environments for young black males for years. The high schools often boast near 100% graduation rates and college acceptances, but on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Board of Education voted to revoke the charters of two of their schools, after what school district leaders called years of serious problems.
Leaders at Urban Prep want the mayor to intervene and halt the attempt by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to take over both of their campuses. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Chicago Public Schools leadership has recommended the Chicago Board of Education revoke the charters from Urban Prep's campuses in Englewood and Bronzeville
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