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     • The Chicago Public Schools’ Harriet Tubman Elementary in Lake View was long named after racist Swiss American biologist Louis Agassiz. A group of parents made several unsuccessful pushes to change the name before succeeding last year.
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2. abc7chicago.com › harriet-tubman-elementary-schoolChicago Public Schools officially renames Lakeview's Agassiz ...

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   Feb 14, 2022 · The previous namesake, Louis J. Agassiz, was a Swiss American biologist who promoted racist ideologies. There had been a push several years ago to rename the school, but efforts were renewed...

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   What happened to Louis Agassiz Elementary School in Chicago?

   • An elementary school located in Chicago has shed the name of Louis Agassiz and is now renamed Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Lake View, joining the ranks of other educational institutions discarding racist affiliations, reports NBC Chicago.

   Chicago Elementary Is Renamed Harriet Tubman Elementary School

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   Why was Harriet Tubman Elementary named after Louis Agassiz?

   • The Chicago Public Schools’ Harriet Tubman Elementary in Lake View was long named after racist Swiss American biologist Louis Agassiz. A group of parents made several unsuccessful pushes to change the name before succeeding last year. Click here to read Lauren FitzPatrick’s Jan. 3, 2021, report “30 public schools in Chicago named for slaveholders.”

   Lake View school, renamed to honor Harriet Tubman instead of racist bi…

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   What was Agassiz Elementary named after?

   • What was Agassiz Elementary in the Lakeview neighborhood is now named after Harriet Tubman. Tubman, who was formerly enslaved, is known for her bravery that helped hundreds of other enslaved people escape by using the Underground Railroad.

   Chicago Public Schools officially renames Lakeview school after Harriet …

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   Why was Louis Agassiz School renamed?

   • Louis Agassiz School was one of three Cleveland public schools formally renamed this week because their former namesakes owned enslaved people or have racially problematic histories.

   Three Cleveland schools, named for slaveholders or other problematic fi…

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4. www.chicagotribune.com › 2022/02/14 › cps-schoolCPS school that changed its name to honor ... - Chicago Tribune

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Chicago Public Schools leaders and elected officials unveiled new signage at Harriet Tubman Elementary School on Monday as the Lakeview school continues to distance itself from its prior...

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5. news.wttw.com › 2021/03/24 › agassiz-elementary-beAgassiz Elementary to be Renamed to Honor ... - WTTW Chicago

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   Mar 24, 2021 · The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted during its monthly meeting to approve the name change of Louis Agassiz Elementary School to the Harriet Tubman International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

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7. chicago.suntimes.com › education › 2021/3/22CPS’ Agassiz Elementary - Chicago Sun-Times

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   Mar 22, 2021 · A Lake View elementary school long named after a Swiss American biologist who promoted racist ideologies will be renamed for abolitionist and civil rights activist Harriet Tubman after years of ...

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8. www.chicagotribune.com › 2021/03/26 › now-thatNow that Agassiz School has become Harriet ... - Chicago Tribune

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   Mar 26, 2021 · Agassiz Elementary School, shown Feb. 8, 2021, has been renamed for abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The school was named for Swiss scientist Louis J. Agassiz, whose racist, discredited teachings...

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times. Harriet Tubman Elementary had long been named for Swiss American biologist Louis Agassiz before it was changed last year to honor the Underground Railroad activist.

10. apnews.com › article › education-chicago-race-andChicago school renamed to honor civil rights activist Tubman

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    Feb 19, 2022 · The sign comes about a year after a group of parents successfully pushed for the school — long named after Swiss American biologist Louis Agassiz — to change the name to the Harriet Tubman Elementary School.