SWAP proposal aims to up the Hyde Park High program
Hyde Park High School faces deficits in reading and math with over half of students dropping out. SWAP parents urge expanded counseling, remedial programs, and new staffing with University support and targeted funding. They argue for building expansion and, if needed, a new Hyde Park Kenwood high school to relieve crowding and provide integrated, quality education.
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Hyde Park Herald outlines district high school plan
The Hyde Park Herald describes proposed districting for Hyde Park Kenwood District 14 with two high schools. It cites SWAP parents and Woodlawn concerns, arguing for clustering Hyde Park High with another high school to relieve overcrowding and improve facilities.
End of Willis reign brings chance for new high school plan
Alderman recounts political shift that ends Willis's term as School Superintendent. He argues Willis blocked costly high school programs, leading to overcrowding and poor bond support. Daly allies maneuvered to replace Willis with a capable successor, promising a stronger, more effective school administration.
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Murray PTA Attacks Herald Over Murray High School Debate
Murray PTA president defends Murray School against Herald editorial bias. She notes the Murray School is an integrated, stable campus with 48 percent white and 49 percent Negro students and warns against destroying it for a proposed high school on the site.
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