Harriet Tubman Elementary School

In Chicago, Harriet Tubman Elementary School is an elementary school serving students from 40 zip codes, 20 language backgrounds, and 50 countries. Its learning environment combines academics, the arts, and athletics, with programs designed to support students' positive distinctions and ongoing development. Classroom learning and service opportunities help students become responsible, contributing members of an international community. The school's educational approach also emphasizes problem solving, curiosity about the world, reflection, and a strong sense of self. Students build a foundation of knowledge while developing caring and principled habits that support lifelong learning. Harriet Tubman Elementary School provides a culturally diverse setting for elementary education and student participation in school programs.