A group of Chicago-area parents have ended a sit-in at an elementary school field house after forty-three days. The parents declared victory after the Chicago school board agreed to build a library and lease the Whittier Elementary School field house to the parents instead of tearing it down. In a statement, the Whittier Parent Committee said it would continue to negotiate with school board officials to ensure the new library is adequately sized. The group said, “The fight continues so that we can ensure that we have a quality education for all children.” (Related coverage: 'Chicago Parents Occupy Elementary School Building to Prevent Demolition')