Nobody Benefits When The System Cheats For The Kids...

Nobody benefits when the system cheats for the kids... A Chicago radio station reported that Chicago Public Schools teachers have been instructed to pass illegal immigrant students, even those testing at kindergarten levels, due to a lack of English language support. Teachers interviewed anonymously shared concerns about teaching students who spoke no English, with estimates indicating that 9,000-17,000 illegal immigrant students are enrolled in CPS. The cost for these students is estimated between $269-$508 million annually. Critics argue this policy, along with a $505 million budget deficit, is hindering educational outcomes for all students, especially in predominantly Black communities. Initially, CPS denied the claims but later stated that promotion guidelines are modified to support English Language Learners, allowing illegal immigrant students to receive passing grades. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3zq8xqZ #ChicagoPublicSchools #CPS #IllegalImmigration #EducationIssues #LanguageBarrier #TeachersVoices #WGNRadio #PublicEducation #MichaelRyan #TheLion #ReadTheLion #LionWeekInReview