Central Standard: On Education
5 Communities
Episode 3 | 16m 39s
Episode 3 contrasts five communities.
Episode 3 contrasts five communities. The stark demographic differences between the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, the North Center neighborhood, the city of Dolton, the Humboldt Park neighborhood, and the Wilmette suburb become apparent through the five students’ home lives and the concerns of their parents.Competition for positions at selective enrollment high schools is steep.
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Central Standard: On Education is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Central Standard: On Education
5 Communities
Episode 3 | 16m 39s
Episode 3 contrasts five communities. The stark demographic differences between the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, the North Center neighborhood, the city of Dolton, the Humboldt Park neighborhood, and the Wilmette suburb become apparent through the five students’ home lives and the concerns of their parents.Competition for positions at selective enrollment high schools is steep.
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