Upgrading the internet in CPS schools means investing tens of millions — and tearing up streets across Chicago – Chicago Tribune*

An $84 million plan to boost internet speeds at Chicago Public Schools has stalled again, officials say, because of red tape in securing construction permits from the city. Around 80 schools were supposed to be connected by Nov. 1 as part of the project’s first phase, but that goal has been pushed to the first quarter of 2022.
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

The city will spend a small fortune for project management software for windows 95! Should the department of permitting be involved? Another clown circus! I wonder if any of the big providers were consulted. They’ve all got internet access on their free phones and iPads. Something doesn’t fit! Follow the money.

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