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CPS Announces All-Remote Learning For Fall 2020

Clip: 8/5/2020 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

08/05/2020 | Rating NR

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