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Jessica Vega is teaching her Chicago Public Schools students remotely from her basement office on the Southwest Side.

Manuel Martinez

Chicago Teacher Is 'Coping With The Frustration" As Remote Learning Continues

Since remote learning began in Chicago Public Schools, many teachers say sitting for long hours in front of a computer is not only hard on students — but also on them.

This fall, reporter Adriana Cardona Maguigad is following special education teacher Jessica Vega. In this segment, Vega is trying to stay motivated even in the most uncertain of times.

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