Chicago Public Schools Students Back in Class
Clip: 8/22/2022 | 8m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Pedro Martinez, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, on the start of a new year.
Chicago Public Schools students are back in class — a full week earlier than last year and well ahead of the more typical post-Labor Day return — while teachers and staff are hopeful for improvements after two pandemic-marred years. CEO Pedro Martinez discusses the school systems' challenges and goals as a new year begins.
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Chicago Public Schools Students Back in Class
Clip: 8/22/2022 | 8m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Public Schools students are back in class — a full week earlier than last year and well ahead of the more typical post-Labor Day return — while teachers and staff are hopeful for improvements after two pandemic-marred years. CEO Pedro Martinez discusses the school systems' challenges and goals as a new year begins.
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