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Occupy Piccolo! Chicago Communities Occupy School In Protest of Privatization | OccupyWallSt.org #ows

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Occupy Piccolo! Chicago Communities Occupy School In Protest of Privatization

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The Brian Piccolo Specialty School in Humboldt Park, Chicago is currently Occupied by parents and students. Occupy Chicago and other allies are outside the building in solidarity and have set up an encampment. Around one hundred people are present and are taking shifts to ensure the safety of the occupation. The Chicago Teachers Union has expressed support for the action. Piccolo, an elementary school with a student body that is