Proposed charter school relocation to Albany Park sparks controversy among teachers, families, administrators
Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times A charter school network looking to move its high school from Avondale to Albany Park has ignited controversy between the charter network and surrounding schools in Albany Park. ASPIRA Early College High School has proposed a move beginning in the fall from 3986 W. Barry Ave. to 3729 W. Leland Ave., blocks from Theodore Roosevelt High School, 3436 W. Wilson Ave. This move would place the charter school in the same building as its feeder school, ASPIRA Haugan Middle School. ASPIRA CEO Fernando E. Grillo said students initiated the move two years ago, telling administ...