The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is now accepting applications for EdLab: Spring 2015. This professional development program focuses on The American Revolution, a performance piece by Theater Unspeakable. Fourth- to eighth-grade teachers in the Chicago area (15 teachers maximum) will: Learn strategies for effectively teaching writing Design writing activities that meet Common Core Standards in hands-on workshops Get access to a matinee performance of The American Revolution for their students in May Dates: Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 3pm Thursday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 8pm Monday, April 20, from 5 p.m. 8 pm One matinee presentation with students (May 7–20) Cost: $6 (due upon acceptance into… Read Article →