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Have a kid wrapping up middle school in couple of years and we are reaching the stage where we have to decide whether to stay in the city vs moving to the suburbs. Parents of kids with learning disabilities how did you decide and are you happy with your decision? If someone moved and returned due to...
Just starting a new thread on this so it isn't buried in the other two threads connected to this topic. My jaw dropped when I read the email from CPS, went and read the articles and am still unclear on what this will mean and have even more questions... When does the resigna...
Thoughts? Does this concern people we are closer to losing magnet schools and the lottery? ...
Looking for feedback on the environment and academics at CCD for middle school. Thanks! ...
Does every CPS school have iPads for elementary ? Is there a way to opt out for your child ? I don’t see a lot of value in them for kids and worry it’s addictive. ...
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