Not only did Hull-House offer educational programs for children who were too young for school, the settlement also provided programs for students as an alternative to public schools and as a place to attend for an extra learning experience. The settlement was known for its academic lectures. The lectures were open to the public free of cost, regardless of the person speaking. Academic lectures ranged in a variety of different topics. Lectures were primarily focused on the arts, literature, life experiences, world travels, and religion. In the winter 1897, Hull-Hose teamed with the Board of Education to provide free lectures twice a week for Medill High School. The Board of Education asked for the settlement to join forces to provide lectures
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The successes that were seen at the settlement were yet to be seen in Chicago’s public schools. ‘Americanizing’ students were the top priority of schools, rather than teaching new material. Teachers were often focused on non-English speakers, so that they could keep up with their English-speaking peers. There was a severe lack in an English language learning program, which greatly affected the immigrant students. The failed public education system frightened many families from sending their children to school. The educational programs at Hull-House provided children with education from the beginning of their lives through the nursery program, all the way until they were older through the college extension classes. At Hull-House it was evident that education would remain a top priority for its members because of the extensive educational opportunities it provided for all. From the beginning, the communities demand for different programs, were answered by the administration of Hull-House. Kindergarten, the first educational program, allowed children who were not old enough for school to become educated regardless of a lack of a program in public schools. The kindergarten program encouraged Chicago’s Board of Education to create a program similar in their schools. After the kindergarten class was established, the demand for a nursery from the community was quickly answered. The nursery allowed parents to not leave their child in poor conditions while they were at work. The nursery was a huge step in the right direction for education. When there was a program missing regarding education, the settlement responded without hesitation and created a program. Addams and Starr created a place where people of all different backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic statuses could come together and learn. The education programs were formed to set forth a successful model to
The successes that were seen at the settlement were yet to be seen in Chicago’s public schools. ‘Americanizing’ students were the top priority of schools, rather than teaching new material. Teachers were often focused on non-English speakers, so that they could keep up with their English-speaking peers. There was a severe lack in an English language learning program, which greatly affected the immigrant students. The failed public education system frightened many families from sending their children to school. The educational programs at Hull-House provided children with education from the beginning of their lives through the nursery program, all the way until they were older through the college extension classes. At Hull-House it was evident that education would remain a top priority for its members because of the extensive educational opportunities it provided for all. From the beginning, the communities demand for different programs, were answered by the administration of Hull-House. Kindergarten, the first educational program, allowed children who were not old enough for school to become educated regardless of a lack of a program in public schools. The kindergarten program encouraged Chicago’s Board of Education to create a program similar in their schools. After the kindergarten class was established, the demand for a nursery from the community was quickly answered. The nursery allowed parents to not leave their child in poor conditions while they were at work. The nursery was a huge step in the right direction for education. When there was a program missing regarding education, the settlement responded without hesitation and created a program. Addams and Starr created a place where people of all different backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic statuses could come together and learn. The education programs were formed to set forth a successful model to