Chicago’s K-8 Classes Are Back To In-Person. But What’s Next For High Schoolers?
Chicago Public Schools officials want 9-12 grade students back in the classroom next month, but about two-thirds of high schoolers will stay remote.
Chicago Public Schools officials want 9-12 grade students back in the classroom next month, but about two-thirds of high schoolers will stay remote.
Nearly 44% of Chicago Public Schools students say they plan to return in mid-April, including high schoolers for the first time.
The first federal survey on school reopening shows racial and geographic differences in participation in full-time, in person learning.
Declining enrollment is raising concerns about students falling off track. But some say they need the time off to reflect and realign goals.
Over a month period, 24% of students eligible to return came to their school at least one day. CPS says attendance is improving over time.
Olga Contreras started a mix of in-person and remote teaching this month, focusing on moving students forward in a year full of disruptions.
Each student experiences virtual instruction differently. Several Illinois elementary school students and a high school student talks about their time over the past year.
Illinois ranks sixth among the states with the highest amount of average student loan debt.
In Chicago, philanthropy paid for nearly half the $50 million, four-year Chicago Connected program, which pays for kids’ home internet if they qualify for reduced-price lunches.
The Noble charter school network is one of many charters nationally backing away from punitive discipline policies aimed at students of color.