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