Chicago Public Schools to Begin
Year With Remote Learning America's third-largest school district
previously planned to open classrooms to
over 300,000 students on September 8. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the situation
has changed due to a recent rise
in COVID-19 cases. Remote learning is in place for the
first quarter of the school year. Lori Lightfoot, via statement The Chicago Teachers Union recently rejected
a tentative hybrid safety plan from the district. CTU president Jesse Sharkey, via statement CTU president Jesse
Sharkey, via statement
