School closings, overcrowded class rooms, attendance boundary politics, no books, sense of hopelessness, stressed teachers, limited resources.
I’m confused at what’s being cut.
There isn’t much else to take. Many of these schools are already running on empty. This is my first year living in the city with my kids and yeah – I’m concerned. With all the world’s preconceived notions of minority intelligence, how can our kids do their very best with scraps?
The CPS website says, “In the coming fiscal year, other districts will receive $2,266 per student in pension support from Springfield, while Chicago will receive only $31 per student.”
Crazy right!
My husband and I grew up in Chicago, so we’re no strangers to talks of teacher strikes and overcrowded class rooms. But we at least had books.
My sister is a visual learner. She is a steady A B student, however I know she’d do much better if she could actually study from a book or work book.
When I learned she had not one book amongst 7 subjects, I was like how the hell is she suppose to study.
Teacher’s are using multiple websites to develop lesson plans because the school is underfunded. That’s an added headache for the teacher, students and parents. Not to mention it sucks for the environment. They’re printing who knows how many sheets per month.
Asking kids to go online for work, in my opinion is an added distraction for them. Especially, when many aren’t taught internet etiquette. (That’s on us parents) Not blaming the teachers. I’m glad that they are being creative with their learning, but is that going to help our kids compete in college. Who knows.
Why don’t these student have books so they can see information on a regular basis to really grasp concepts? Isn’t that what they’ll be doing in college?
Not sure if Chicago officials even expect our kids to attend college.
I’ll say this, my kids will SUCCEED regardless of what’s happening in this city. My family cares about our kids and we won’t let anyone or anything make them feel hopeless and optionless.
I know there are thousands of parents who feel the same way. Let’s keep encouraging our babies. They need us now more than ever.
How are you talking to your kids about the CPS budget cuts?
Mommy Making Moves by LaChanel Hemphill 