Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited Senn High School Tuesday, touting the city’s planned investments in improvements to the school’s physical appearance and functionality.
Dance is a great start to your future. Thank you for the introduction, Jazmyn! @senn_arts #SENNsational pic.twitter.com/lzKcNIghLN
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel (@ChicagosMayor) May 8, 2018
The mayor held an event at the school, outlining a $3 million investment he said will improve the way the school looks and works, and compliment the curriculum. He also praised Senn’s gains in graduation rate and college admittance.
Physical surroundings, culture and curriculum all go together. Our $3 million investment in upgrading @SennHS’s infrastructure complements our view that if you want a 21st century education, you need a 21st century school to go along with it. #SENNsational pic.twitter.com/nyFvce9s2h
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel (@ChicagosMayor) May 8, 2018
During the press conference, Senn Principal Mary Beck talked about recent improvements Senn High School has achieved.
“In the last two years Senn has increased our college enrollment rate almost 15 percent, from 59 percent to 72 percent,” Beck said.
LaTayana D. McDade, the chief education officer for Chicago Public Schools, also supported the investment by tweeting about Senn teachers and Staff, thanking them for their contribution to the school and for making it a #Sennsational learning environment.
An investment in @SennHS supports high quality neighborhood high school options! Thank you to Principal Beck and the amazing Senn teachers & staff for creating a SENNsational learning environment! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers Make the Difference! pic.twitter.com/tuNTUrlKxM
— LaTanya D. McDade (@CPSTeachLearn) May 8, 2018
