September 11, 2019
Cynthia Treadwell(left), principal at Ira F. Aldridge Elementary School, and Keya Black (right), a fifth-grade teacher at Ira F. Aldridge Elementary School, said they are thankful to be able to utilize the Opportunity Schools Program. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman
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How One School On The Far South Side Has Utilized The Opportunity Schools Program
When Principal Cynthia Treadwell took over at Ira F. Aldridge Elementary School just four years ago, she said there was somewhat of a revolving door at the school. According to information provided by Chicago Public Schools, the high turnover rate had a negative impact on the more than 180 students who attended the school. A level 2+ Chicago Public School, located on 630 E. 131st St. in Riverdale, 90.7 percent of the students at Aldridge Elementary are black.