The path to a CPS test-in high school often begins at age 4, with a test most don’t know exists.
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
July 10, 20244m 7s
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Show Notes
Chicago is in the middle of a heated debate about the future of the city’s 11 test-in selective enrollment high schools.
The mayor and the Board of Education say they wanted to prioritize neighborhood schools and move away from the existing system of school choice.
This summer, the board is expected to propose changes to the admissions process for these selective schools.
WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp has been looking into their admissions practices and digging into their demographic data. Host: Mary Dixon