Expelled From Every Other School
Synopsis
34 students were killed and nearly 300 wounded in Chicago in the past year, making it the murder capital of the United States.
Synopsis
Dr. Anthony Chalmers, principal of Montefiore Therapeutic Day School in Chicago, faces daily challenges with students who are emotionally disturbed and often come from troubled backgrounds. The school, the only therapeutic institution in the Chicago Public School System, serves youth affected by violence and trauma. Chalmers recounts a tragic incident where a student was shot during a dispute, illustrating the pervasive violence in the community. Despite efforts to provide structure and support, external factors frequently disrupt the students' progress.
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Why Watch
- Meet Dr. Anthony Chalmers, the principal of Montefiore school.
- See the daily struggles of emotionally disturbed students.
- Find out how gang violence affects young lives in Chicago.
Did You Know
- At least 24 people were shot and injured in Chicago over one weekend.
- 34 Chicago students were killed in the past year.
- Almost 300 students were wounded in Chicago within the same timeframe.
- Montefiore therapeutic day school is the only therapeutic school in Chicago Public Schools.
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How many students were killed in Chicago in the past year?
34 Chicago students were killed and almost 300 wounded in the past year.
What is the main diagnosis of students at Montefiore therapeutic day school?
The main diagnosis is emotionally behavior disturbed.
What is the role of Dr. Anthony Chalmers?
Dr. Anthony Chalmers is the principal at Montefiore therapeutic day school, the only therapeutic school in the Chicago Public School System.
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