For all the noise about gangs, violence, problems with layoffs, potential strikes, alleged failing schools and so forth in Chicago, I ventured into the halls of Richard Yates Elementary School yesterday. We were there to deliver music instruments to Ms. Lindgren so that she can start a band in an after-school program.
Among other things I saw were teachers putting up fresh bulletin boards in the hallways and classrooms. Teachers were readying their rooms with books and various materials. A couple of Physical Education teachers were getting sets of clubs out so that they could instruct the students on Day 1. And one of the teachers helped to carry a good number of the music instruments up to Ms. Lindgren's room on the third floor.
All in all, plenty of staff were obviously eager to get on with the school year. So if you hear someone say that 'they don't care,' you can tell them 'you have it all wrong.' There are plenty of CPS teachers just like the Yates staff, excited for a new school year.
Dick
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