CPS Announces All-Remote Learning For Fall 2020
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Chicago Public Schools changes course on how students will learn in the fall.
Chicago Public Schools students will not be returning to their school buildings when classes begin next month. The district confirmed the plans Wednesday, just 2 1/2 weeks after announcing a hybrid framework. We get reaction to the plan from the Chicago Teachers Union and others.
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CPS Announces All-Remote Learning For Fall 2020
Clip: 8/5/2020 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Public Schools students will not be returning to their school buildings when classes begin next month. The district confirmed the plans Wednesday, just 2 1/2 weeks after announcing a hybrid framework. We get reaction to the plan from the Chicago Teachers Union and others.
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