Education Reform in 1960s Chicago
Elizabeth Todd-Breland talked about her book, A Political Education: Black Politics and Education Reform in Chicago since the 1960s. She des… read more
Elizabeth Todd-Breland talked about her book, A Political Education: Black Politics and Education Reform in Chicago since the 1960s. She described the overcrowding in African American neighborhood schools and shared stories of parents and teachers who pushed for better conditions. This interview was recorded at the annual American Historical Association meeting in Chicago. close
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