Chicago Technology Academy

Chicago Tech Academy  (Chicago Tech) is a high school in the Chicago University Village in Pilsen. Chicago Tech Opened in September 2009 as the city's first technology high school. The building was formerly Joseph Medill Elementary School. After being open for 5 years, the school was partnered with High Tech High in an attempt to stay open. With the partnership, they received a new principal and school support system, and transitioned to project-based learning.

Chicago Tech Academy has transformed teaching and learning by focusing on professional development and professional learning communities.

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