# Ella Flagg Young

Appointed Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools in 1909. Expanded vocational training, introduced sex education, and secured teacher representation in administrative decisions.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: First Female Chicago Public Schools Superintendent
- Industry: Education
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/ella-flagg-young
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Flagg_Young)
2. [CPS History](https://www.cps.edu/)