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James Ward Elementary School marks 150th anniversary

Name: James Ward Elementary School marks 150th anniversary
Uploaded: 2025-05-31T18:49:00-0500
Duration: 31 s
Description: James Elementary School in the Armour Square neighborhood celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday, in one of the final events for Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez before he leaves to become the next Massachusetts commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

James Elementary School in the Armour Square neighborhood celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday, in one of the final events for Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez before he leaves to become the next Massachusetts commissioner of elementary and secondary education.