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Chicago, Illinois - February 23, 2016

Students, including third grader Makaya McNutt, 8, make their way to the Barbara Ann Sizemore Academy 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 /> Students, including third grader Makaya McNutt, 8, make their way to the Barbara Ann Sizemore Academy 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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