Aldermen Weigh In On CPS Reopening Plans
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Part two of our discussion with Chicago Alds. Andre Vasquez (40th) and Jason Ervin (28th).
The Chicago Teachers Union has criticized plans from Chicago Public Schools for a mix of remote and in-person learning this fall, saying it’s not safe. Will CPS change course? Chicago Alds. Andre Vasquez (40th) and Jason Ervin (28th) share their perspectives in part two of our discussion.
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Aldermen Weigh In On CPS Reopening Plans
Clip: 8/4/2020 | 5m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
The Chicago Teachers Union has criticized plans from Chicago Public Schools for a mix of remote and in-person learning this fall, saying it’s not safe. Will CPS change course? Chicago Alds. Andre Vasquez (40th) and Jason Ervin (28th) share their perspectives in part two of our discussion.
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