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Matthew Henson Elementary School

Coverage of Matthew Henson Elementary School in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 12:52 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 12:52 UTC
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Demetrius Hobsonperson1Chicago Public Schoolsorganization1University of Chicagoorganization1Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Healthorganization1MKB Business Strategiesorganization1North Lawndaleplace1
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  • CRIMEJul 22 · 12:52 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
    After CPS Closed Schools, Buildings Sat Empty — And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds

    A study found a 10% increase in gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods surrounding vacant former public schools closed in 2013, particularly in majority-Black areas. Matthew Henson Elementary School in North Lawndale, now owned by MKB Business Strategies, is among 50 closed schools, most of which remained vacant despite a 2017 city goal to address them.

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