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The article talks about the value of the special needs program that is being cut in Champaign-Urbana.

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Elementary Ed in a University Town
By Oronte March 28, 2008 11:56 pm EDT

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This source is an article on the history of blues in the Champaign Urbana area, including the instruments of blues. It features some color photographs: Champaign/Urbana Blues Photo © Kirby Vandivort by Sam Leighty(October 2009) I wasn't…

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This source is a thesis on the ongoing process of the elimination of segregation and the process of integration in Champaign-Urbana, specifically in the educational realm. It features interviews with local residents and members of the school board.

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This source is a thesis written at the University of Illinois on the impact that busing of black students on their attitudes towards school. It includes results from surveys and a detailed section on additional or complementary resources.

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The Urban League: Education Illitiative Project.

Three volume report on economically and ethnically marginalized populations in preschool. Champaign-Urbana is featured prominently in the data, especially in volume 3. Includes sections on Potter Addition and the North End. See especially section…

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A case study was conducted of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC),
to explore the consequences of its historical inclusion and exclusion of race as a factor in the
college admissions process. During the 1960's, the UIUC subscribed…

Amateur history of railroads and their impact on migration to and from the county during the late 19th and early 20th century. Features many photographs and maps.

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Photo's in the book:
Bertha Gray, William McDuff, Pauline Nesbitt, Rev. James R. Wilson, Rosie L. Williams, Rev. William H. Donaldson, Sarah Scott, Ruth Hines, Taylor Thomas, Clarence Hill, Wardell Jackson, Allen Rivers, Blanche Harris, Les…

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Symmetry File

A group of visual artist, musicians, poets, dancers, actors, and fashion designers of black origin.
Which lays out the purpose, the agenda, staff, etc.
Including a sheet to put post-comments about the program.

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