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According to new Wirepoints data, 35 percent of Illinois students statewide read at grade level. And 27 percent of Illinois students statewide do math at grade level. Meanwhile the governor is expected to sign a mandate that requires Illinois school districts to offer a weekly 20-minute session dedicated to relaxation activities in addition to regular recess.
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
Let’s not forget beds for hot rock messages, a yoga mat room and a sauna for breathing in soothing steam. Nothing is too good for the over performing CTU and the brilliant students they turn out year after year.
Well, we will need to spend another $2 or $3B on the proper relaxation room or wing for each school and of course we will need a specialist to be available to assist in making sure it is done properly. We will also need another billion for the technology and training for the existing staff to enable the proper program. Another stupid spending program.
If they were anymore relaxed they would be in a coma.