Oct 21
Farm School: Chicago’s only agricultural high school raises the barn for urban education
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(Mehves Konuk)
From the road, the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) looks like any other public school in the city, with a large, blocky edifice and a sign extolling the achievements of its sports teams. It’s not until one approaches and notices the farm stand selling fresh produce, baked goods, and candles that the secondary function of the school is apparent. Built in 1985 in southwest Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, CHSAS operates one of the few remaining farms in the city, supplementing a public school curriculum with special training in agriculture. Read the rest of this entry »
