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After delay, Chicago school board renews charters amid revamped oversight
The Chicago Board of Education renewed charters for six charter school networks after a delayed vote, approving contracts with terms ranging from four to seven years. The decision followed a revamped oversight process aimed at addressing financial issues and preventing closures, amid criticism from some board members and the Chicago Teachers Union.
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Chicago Board of EducationorganizationChicago Public SchoolsorganizationYesenia LopezpersonAceroorganizationChicago CollegiateorganizationChicago Mathematics and Science AcademyorganizationIntrinsicorganizationMayor Brandon JohnsonpersonChicago Teachers UnionorganizationKaren ZaccorpersonASPIRAorganizationEPIC Academyorganization
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