Joe Gondolfi, a Chicago Public Schools high school teacher, has observed the intense interest of students and parents in selective enrollment high schools. These schools offer accelerated programs and admit students based on grades and exam scores. The admission process has become fiercely competitive, prompting comparisons to the “Hunger Games” by the Chicago Board of Education. In response, the board aims to reduce emphasis on selective enrollment and invest in excellence across all school types.
Initially conceived as a method to integrate Chicago’s schools, selective admissions has transformed into a fiercely competitive program that the school board aims to downplay
Updated on May 9, 2024