While the union and the district haggle over the fine details of reopening, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has released a three-phase reopening plan that could address the deeper concerns of teachers, parents and communities.
Tag: School Reopening
Equity Demands More Than This CPS Reopening Plan
The mayor has proclaimed that this plan is about equity and continuously talks about Black and Brown children struggling. We should provide in-person learning or a safe place to be if children are struggling, but is *this* plan the way to do it?
The Folks Who Aren’t Negotiating about CPS Reopening
Chicago Unheard has shared a lot of strong opinions about reopening. But today, while district and union leaders negotiate, we bring you three stories of families who aren’t taking part in those negotiations.
CPS Students Demand Safe Reopening, Mental Health Support
Lux spoke about her younger brother’s struggle with remote learning. “My mom has to choose either to let him fail or risk the health of our entire family. Why is that even a conversation?
No, Mayor Lightfoot, You Can’t Reopen Schools and Bars at the Same Time
You can’t do something that is guaranteed to increase community spread at the same time you reopen the schools.
Why Lock Out Remote Teachers Teaching Only Remote Students?
The teacher who remained home was prevented from doing her job, and no substitute was provided.
We Should Not Reopen Schools Now, But If We Can’t Stop Reopening, Here’s How to Lessen the Damage
Editor’s Note: Parent Jennifer Husbands graciously shared with Chicago Unheard her letter to her daughter’s Local School Council regarding reopening. I write today to express my deep concern over the reopening plan the district is enforcing. In some ways it appears the train has left the station – school buildings will be opening despite real and significant concerns from parents…
As Parents, We’ve Sized up the Risks, and the Time to Send Kids to School Is Now
Seldom, if ever, has there been a time in American history when the kids were eager to return to school, while the teachers dreaded returning and even threatened to boycott. However, this upside-down reality is exactly the case in Chicago today. This morning, members of the Chicago City Council’s education committee are holding a hearing to hear Chicago Public Schools…