From enrollment declines to federal COVID relief funds: Chicago’s school year in 5 numbers – Chalkbeat Chicago

Consider these: 10,000 students leave the district as enrollment drops, $1.26 billion in federal COVID relief money spent, 5 days of canceled classes amid a standoff between CPS and its teachers union, 22,114 COVID cases among students (and 9,125 cases among adults), and 4,000 students without reliable bus service early in the school year.
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nixit
3 years ago

CPS’s unreliable bus service is inexcusable for a city that has multiple modes of public transportation.

Pat S.
3 years ago
Reply to  nixit

Thanks, Nixit!

You’re right – in a city with regular bus service why would the kids need to be picked up? When I attended school in Chicago I walked four blocks to grammar school, and in high school walked four blocks to catch the first of two buses – then walked another few blocks to get to the building.

We got a reduced rate because we were students.

If the current students had to take public transportation it would increase ridership and teach the kids how to get around the city.

Win/win.

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