How Was the First Day of School?

Monday was the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools, marking the third school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some things have changed, like vaccinations for teachers and students older than 12, there are still many lingering questions: What’s the process if multiple students contract COVID? And how will the more than 2,000 students who rely on district buses get to school after dozens of drivers resigned last week? WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp has some answers to those questions, and we talk about first day jitters and excitements with 6th grade math teacher Norma Noriega.

Guests: Norma Noriega, 6th Grade Math Teacher, Stevenson Elementary

Sarah Karp, Education Reporter, WBEZ (@SSKedreporter)

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