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Parents, unions and school leaders press CPS on ICE activity, bullying and charter stability
Summary
Union leaders and public commenters urged CPS to expand supports for families affected by ICE activity and school bullying, and dozens of parents and charter staff asked the board to provide financial and staffing stability for threatened charter schools during the winter break and transition periods.
During public participation at Thursday’s board meeting, union leaders, parents and charter staff urged the district to act on several urgent fronts: support families facing ICE enforcement in neighborhoods, prevent midyear disruptions at charter schools and expand supports for students affected by bullying.
Diane Castro, CTU financial secretary, said educators and families are still reeling from recent ICE activity and asked CPS for concrete outreach and options for families, including virtual…
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