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The deadline for Chicago Public Schools officials to finalize a list of school closings is fast-approaching–March 31 to be precise. Meanwhile, opponents are making last-ditch efforts to stop the closings or trim the list. Here’s a brief history of the battle.

(Select an image or double click a timeline element to read a full report)

Arguments for and against school closings: