OLD TOWN — On Sept. 10, 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union began its strike and Jennifer Berkowitz anticipated the negative effective it could have on many students.
Berkowitz, who was working as a private educational therapist, wanted to help maintain some sory of consistency for her students. So she hired a few teachers, rented space in Old Town and opened "Jen's School."
Many of her students have ADHD or anxiety disorders or have learning differences and transition periods can be difficult, especially after a long summer break.
On this DNAinfo Radio Extra, Paul Biasco discusses why the school has lasted long past the strike:
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