A new report shows the number of people teaching the arts in Chicago Public Schools inched up last year. WBEZ’s Becky Vevea explains.
New Report On State Of Arts Education In Chicago's Public Schools
A new report shows the number of people teaching the arts in Chicago Public Schools inched up last year. WBEZ’s Becky Vevea explains.
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