Chicago Public Schools - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history, structure, and performance of the fourth-largest school district in the US, serving over 340,000 students in Chicago, Illinois. Find out how CPS deals with issues such as segregation, funding, and innovation.
History of Chicago Public Schools - The Chicago Reporter
WEBLearn about the history of CPS from 1837 to 2010, including the challenges and changes in education, segregation, integration, and reform. Find out how CPS responded to the needs of students, teachers, and communities in different periods and contexts.
Schools and Education - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WEBLearn about the development and challenges of public education in Chicago from the 1830s to 1900. Find out how the city established a system of graded schools, faced ethnic and religious diversity, and improved instruction and facilities.
History of education in Chicago - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of education in Chicago covers the schools of the city since the 1830s. It includes all levels as well as public, private and parochial schools. For the recent history since the 1970s see Chicago Public Schools. Public schools. Children returning to class following a fire drill at a Chicago elementary school, 1973. Photo by John H. White.
Histories of the Public Schools in Chicago - Chicago Public Library
WEBThis collection is comprised of the type-written pages of Histories of the Public Schools in Chicago by Charles S. Winslow, which provides a one-page outline of basic information about each Chicago Public School. It was written around 1939.
History Lesson: The Evolution of Chicago Public School Design | Chicago …
WEBRead WBEZ's story on four features of 1920s Chicago Public Schools that reflect changes in education. While many of Chicago’s schools are from this era, the city has a rich architectural history of school design that spans many decades.
Chicago School System Early History
WEBMar 17, 2003 · Learn about the origins and development of the Chicago public schools from 1816 to 1892. Find out how the city was organized into districts, how textbooks were adopted, and how the first school building was sold.
Reform Before the Storm: A Timeline of the Chicago Public Schools
WEBOct 2, 2012 · A timeline of key events in the history of Chicago Public Schools. October 2, 2012, 10:53 am. Chicago teachers strike in 1987. Following decades of bitter labor relations, Chicago...
School Desegregation - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WEBLearn about the history of school desegregation in Chicago, from postwar housing patterns to federal intervention and court-ordered plans. Find out how the city's schools became increasingly segregated by race and income over time.
School Districts - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WEBLearn about the history of school districts in Chicago and suburban Cook County, from local control to state intervention and reform. Explore the social and economic factors that shaped the education system and its challenges.
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