Center for Dewey Studies Center for Dewey Studies The Center for John Dewey Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) was established as the central home for the works and study of philosopher/educator John Dewey. Led by Dr. Larry Hickman, "the Center for Dewey Studies is the home of ongoing publishing projects and research materials that focus on the life and work of the American philosopher and educator John Dewey." "By virtue of its publications and research, the Center has become the international focal point for research on Dewey's life and work." As the major Center for Dewey Studies in the world, SIUC hosts
John Dewey High School public high schools began, following a majority vote for it. It started with boys' and girls' soccer teams and girls' basketball, cross country, and cheerleading. The team name for all sports is "The Dewey Dragons". Teams have expanded to include lacrosse, boys' and girls' softball, boys' and girls' tennis, and girls' volleyball. In 1999, John Dewey High School was one of ten schools nationwide to receive the 10th Annual Businessweek Award for Instructional Innovation for incorporating technology into the classroom. The award and grant of $1,500 was presented at Businessweek's annual conference in San Francisco. In 2000, John Dewey High