Chicago Public Schools to Begin <br />Year With Remote Learning America's third-largest school district <br />previously planned to open classrooms to <br />over 300,000 students on September 8. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the situation <br />has changed due to a recent rise <br />in COVID-19 cases. Remote learning is in place for the <br />first quarter of the school year. Lori Lightfoot, via statement The Chicago Teachers Union recently rejected <br />a tentative hybrid safety plan from the district. CTU president Jesse Sharkey, via statement CTU president Jesse <br />Sharkey, via statement
