Delano Elementary School

History of Edward C. Delano?

Edward C. Delano entered the service of the public schools of Chicago in the fall of 1856 and was continuously in the system until his death on June 7, 1907.  Edward C. Delano came and took charge of the Normal Department of the old High School, he was a man of great promise, and his 51 years of service for the children of Chicago confirmed this promise. 

Edward C. Delano sole interest was in the schools. He loved his work and gave up his whole life to it. During his first winter in Chicago, the winter of 1856, he taught in the evening schools without pay, to help establish means of progress for those who had missed the chance of an education in their earlier life.

Edward C. Delano was principal of the old Chicago Normal School for 20 years as principal and for 30 years he was District Superintendent of Schools. He aimed to help the schools by encouragement instead of by severe criticism. He never spoke harshly to anyone, Edward C. Delano preferred the work which brought him into a closer daily present of school children. In all his relations with the schools his work was above reproach. He brought to his work fine moral earnestness which is the greatest force in education.