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William E Dever Elementary School

William E. Dever Elementary School is a Chicago public school dedicated to high academic expectations and strong student-staff relationships within a supportive learning environment.

A place to learn, thrive, and stay well.

William E. Dever Elementary School is a public elementary institution located at 3436 N Osceola Ave in Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Chicago Public Schools system, the school serves the local community with a focus on academic achievement and fostering strong relationships between staff and students. The school leadership, including Principal Kellyann Martinez, emphasizes a collaborative environment built on high expectations and empathy. The school environment is supported by a commitment to safety and infrastructure maintenance, as evidenced by routine oversight from the Chicago Board of Education and the Public Building Commission. For parents, Dever Elementary is notable for its dedicated leadership and its mission to balance rigorous educational standards with a supportive, relationship-based approach to student development.

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    4/1/2026
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Health reviews

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  • Honestly, I’m pretty frustrated with how things are going at Dever. My kid’s class is consistently packed, and with the student-to-teacher ratios where they are, it feels like a total germ factory. When one kid gets a sniffle, the whole room is down a week later. I also noticed in the recent board agendas that they're having to request emergency funding just to fix basic stuff like faulty lighting contactors—it makes me wonder what else is being deferred or ignored in the building maintenance. The communication about illnesses is pretty 'whatever,' and I rarely feel like the rooms are actually getting deep-cleaned. It’s hard to prioritize 'wellness' when the school feels stretched so thin just trying to keep the lights on and the kids in their seats.

    3/31/2026

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