Barbara Byrd Bennet's response to the polar vortex descending upon Chicago was predictably indecisive and confusing, angering Chicago parents city-wide. Perhaps BBB's SUPES Academy training teaches that there are no excuses for the effects of a polar vortex. Her official statement was that "while all district schools are slated to be open on Monday, I strongly encourage parents to use their own discretion in deciding whether to send their child to school." Furthermore, "all student absences will be excused."
So basically, schools scheduled to be open, but students kinda/sorta don't have to come.
Thanks to Karen Lewis, however, for being the voice of reason.
Stay warm at home, CPS students and teachers!
Where's Rahmmie? Vacationing with his family in Indonesia according to the Trib...nice.
ReplyDeleteI wrote a very long comment which wasn't accepted, so I'll try again, but be brief--
ReplyDeletechildren having to walk an extra 6 to 8 blocks (due to school closings) in extreme weather conditions means nothing to BBB, Becky Caroll or the CPS Board. After all, these are OTHER PEOPLE's CHILDREN. I'm quite sure none of THEIR children even walk to school. But--it's ALL for the children.
And--let's not forget--the U. of C. Lab School is closed.
Additionally--even as the announcement was made that children who were kept home would receive an "excused" absence, you can bet CPS teachers & other staff would
be penalized for calling in.
Yes, indeed (&--as usual) thank you, Karen Lewis!
darn well be expected to show up.
Karen should run for mayor...she doesn't mince her words. ;)
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Naomi!
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