The Latin School of Chicago

"Every time you have a conversation with a child, you alter the way you think and the way you teach. "
— a Lower School teacher

Expedition to Chile

Mike McPharlin listens as a student explains his homework.

Learn about Mike McPharlin's adventures in the Connecting Classrooms to the World (CCW) expedition to Chile.

What was the day like for an immigrant arriving at Ellis Island? How long is the Amazon? Who was King Arthur? Lower School students will answer questions like these as they are introduced to history, current events, geography, and culture through literature, historical texts, role-play, and visiting speakers.