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Well over 500 parents, children and teachers converged on the Chicago School Board protesting the proposed 20 school closings. Recognizing the Renaissance 2010 plan of the business class Commercial Club and their role in the union busting plan and the sabotage of neighborhood schools, they march to their front doors and rally before heading to City Hall to demand a meeting with Mayor Daley.
Refer: laborbeat.org

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Renaissance 2010 is a Chicago school initiative that, according to critics, could have very bad effects on education and community in Chicago. This is an interview with teacher / activist / CORE member Jackson Potter who discusses the initiative and the growing resistance to it.

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