ASPIRA charter schools board votes to close Haugan Middle School on Northwest Side

Aspira votes to close charter operator’s Haugan Middle School as negotiations over Acero closures continue

Following months of intense debate regarding Chicago charter school closures, another operator, Aspira Inc. of Illinois, has opted to shutter the doors of one of its four schools serving Chicago Public Schools students. Following a vote by Aspira’s Board of Directors Wednesday, Haugan Middle School in Albany Park will close at the end of the school year. More than 80 predominantly Latino students in grades 6-8 currently attend the school, accord…

ASPIRA charter schools board votes to close Haugan Middle School on Northwest Side – ABC7 (Chicago)

"Unless something changes in Chicago and CPS, this isn't gonna be the last charter school to close," ASPIRA board of directors president Edgar Lopez said.

ASPIRA charter schools board votes to close Haugan Middle School on Northwest Side

Dozens of parents and teachers made their plea to the ASPIRA board of directors Wednesday night, trying to keep the charter middle school open. In the end, the decision came down to financials.