Amid Outcry From Parents And Teachers, Chicago Public Schools Officials Insist They Can Safely Reopen
Chicago school officials want to resume in-person learning for preschoolers and some special needs students as early as next month.
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Some Chicago Special Ed Students Say Remote Learning Is Working Well
Chicago Public Schools wants some students with special needs to return for in-person learning. Some parents and students are pushing back.
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Chicago Teacher Is ‘Coping With The Frustration” As Remote Learning Continues
WBEZ is sharing the stories of a Chicago teacher this fall as she tackles schooling amid the pandemic.
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One Of Chicago’s Largest Charter Schools Is Accused Of Failing To Prevent Racism
Acero Schools leaders say they’ve worked to create a more culturally inclusive environment for students, but many argue they’ve fallen short.
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CPS Reopening Plan: Pre-K, Special Education Classes To Resume In-Person Learning
On Friday, the district announced plans to resume some in-person instruction next month despite objections from the Chicago Teachers Union.
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When School Is Home And Home Is School, Which Rules Prevail?
While some schools have relaxed certain rules during remote learning, others have decided existing policies should be enforced — including dress codes.
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Chicago Public Schools Announce Students Will Start Second Quarter With Remote Learning
Chicago Public Schools announced students to start second quarter at home, with remote learning.
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Chicago Public Schools Enrollment Plummets
Like many school districts around the country, CPS sees a huge dropoff, losing nearly 15,000 students in a year defined by the pandemic.
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After Years Of Disinvestment, Illinois Public Universities Bracing For More COVID-19 Damage
“We thought the [state] budget impasse was bad. We didn’t know it was just bootcamp training for the pandemic,” one higher ed official said.
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CPS Wants To Resume In-Person School For Pre-K And Special Needs Students Over CTU Objections
All other students would remain remote. CPS also hopes to add more students as early as January. The teachers union calls the plan unsafe.
