Social Justice High School
The city of Chicago, Illinois, plans to open a high school targeted specifically to gay, lesbian and transgender students. The Chicago Board of Education was expected to vote on the Pride Campus of Social Justice High School on October 22, 2008. If approved, the school could open in the fall of 2010.1
Fast Facts
- Social Justice High School -- Pride Campus proposed in Chicago, Illinois
- School would be designed for gay students; supporters hope facility could accept up to 600 students1
- School board expected to vote on new school in October 20081
- Advocates cite high dropout rates among gay and lesbian students as a reason for the proposed new school1
- Supporters say school would incorporate gay and lesbian "heroes" like Gertrude Stein and James Baldwin into curriculum2
- Chad Weiden would become the school's principal1
- Pride Campus would be open to straight students as well1
Quote
"It is not going to be a 'gay high school,' but yes, in a way, it is meant to target kids who feel they have been victims of bullying for their sexual orientation or perceived orientation."--Josh Edelman, Chicago Public Schools3
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