Dever William E

Having worked as an education reporter covering the good, the bad and the ugly of Chicago Public Schools, I now realize how fortunate I was to attend this Northwest Side public school from first through fourth grade.
This school is safe, spacious, clean, and heavy on parental involvement. The student body is diverse — 60 percent white, 30 percent Hispanic. A small portion of the children here are native Polish speakers. Nearly 50 percent of students are classified as «low income.»
What does all of this mean? Dever’s student population hits a great balance that is rarely found in public schools — one that is highly beneficial for any parents who want their kids to learn in a diverse environment.
If you live in the attendance zone for Dever and are debating whether to send your children to private school or enter the charter or magnet lottery, I would highly encourage you to first consider this neighborhood school. Ask to take a tour during a school day — I think that you will be pleasantly surprised.