Chicago Public Schools are back in session
This year’s early start for CPS comes as the district faces a teacher and bus driver shortage and COVID protocols are changing.
This year’s early start for CPS comes as the district faces a teacher and bus driver shortage and COVID protocols are changing.
As classes resume, CPS points to extra resources and an early start as reasons for optimism while challenges like COVID and staff shortages loom.
CPS says it’s ready for the worst. But the district also wants to take a “holistic” approach to safety that addresses students’ worrisome behavior by seeking the root causes.
WBEZ found low enrollment in many high-poverty schools and stronger rates in North Side areas, where wealthier families live.
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Most colleges and universities have rolled back masking and testing mandates.
CPS is peeling back some COVID-19 protocols after the CDC relaxed guidelines. Vaccination rates remain below 45% on average for kids under 12.
Requirements to test and mask and be vaccinated are becoming less common as colleges shift away from treating COVID-19 as an emergency.
Administrators are preparing for everyone — whether they’re still struggling or seem fine — and paying attention to both students and staff.