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What do you call a high school that is both the first to offer project-based learning and the only one in Chicago? Chicago Tech Academy. This impressive school, tucked away on West 14th Street, was founded in 2009. You might be surprised to learn that it wasn’t always a tech school. The building was once Joseph Medill Elementary School. But in 2009, it was turned into a technology high school. After five years, Chicago Tech partnered with High Tech High. This was a big move for the school. This partnership offered a new principal and a school support system. It also meant adding a unique way of learning: project-based learning. Students at Chicago Tech aren’t just listening to lectures. They are actively involved in hands-on projects. They solve real-world problems while learning about entrepreneurship. This means they learn about not just coding but business too! They even compete in city-wide entrepreneurship challenges. They even connect with local companies, gaining work experience and internships. They don’t just learn about technology, but they get to experience it first-hand! The school offers coding pathways as well as a STEM program. For many who are inspired by Chicago Tech’s innovative ways, it’s more than just a school; it’s a springboard to a future in technology.

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