Happy Valentine's Day and the morning after the Super Bowl!!!
I have a couple of additional names of people who have their names attached to schools with the Chicago Public School system.
Pickard Elementary - Is named after Josiah Pickard who was involved in education his entire life. Initially he was Principal of Platteville Academy in WI and then he became the Superintendent of Pubic Instruction in WI. Later in life Josiah became the 3rd Supt. of Chicago followed by becoming the 6th President of the University of Iowa. Quite a career!!
Curtis School of Excellence got its name from George Curtis who was a prolific writer and orator. Mr. Curtis became the political editor of Harper's Weekly. Curtis was involved in education as he was one of the original members of the New York City Board of Education. Curtis often spoke out in favor of African-American equality throughout the 1800's.
Have a great day!
Dick
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