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Chicago, Illinois - February 23, 2016

Kindergarten teacher Joyce Lathan dances with her students during a mathematics lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.

Chicago Public Schools designated for closure the Barbara Ann Sizemore Academy, one of Chicago's storied African-centered schools. CPS has $6.2 billion in outstanding debt, and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has recommended that the schools declare bankruptcy and allow the state to take over.



CREDIT: Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times 30186658A

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Chicago, Illinois - February 23, 2016<br /> <br /> Kindergarten teacher Joyce Lathan dances with her students during a mathematics lesson on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.<br /> <br /> Chicago Public Schools designated for closure the Barbara Ann Sizemore Academy, one of Chicago's storied African-centered schools. CPS has $6.2 billion in outstanding debt, and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has recommended that the schools declare bankruptcy and allow the state to take over.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CREDIT: Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times 30186658A
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