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Chicago Latin School Head Resigns Amid Antisemitism Outrage

1/17/2026

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Dr. Thomas Hagerman, headmaster of Chicago's Latin School, announced his resignation on January 14, citing health issues.
Two weeks earlier, students rehearsed the Nazi-associated song "Erika" for the second consecutive year.
Jewish families expressed outrage over the school environment following the incident.
The Latin School said it investigated the incidents and punished the involved students, but did not disclose details.
The institution has faced two antisemitism-related incidents in recent years.

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Dr. Thomas Hagerman, headmaster of Chicago's Latin School, announced his resignation on January 14, citing health issues.
Two weeks earlier, students rehearsed the Nazi-associated song "Erika" for the second consecutive year.
Jewish families expressed outrage over the school environment following the incident.
The Latin School said it investigated the incidents and punished the involved students, but did not disclose details.
The institution has faced two antisemitism-related incidents in recent years.