Date of Award

2017

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Education

Abstract

This article examines the role different high schools in Chicago Public Schools play in providing students with the type of knowledge needed to better prepare them for success in a globalized society. As Chicago strives to solidify itself as a global city, its need to educate youth for a new economy are clear. The global economy demands that students are educated in science, technology, engineering, and math, world languages, expanded cultural perspectives, and attend a four-year college. Through a comparative analysis of the academic programming features at Chicago's selective enrollment and neighborhood high schools, this study will answer the question: to what extent do the learning opportunities provided to students at different CPS high schools mirror the stratified workforce of the global economy? This research looks at how district-wide policies translate into different learning opportunities for students and the impact those differences have on postsecondary success in a global city.

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