Schools Facing Pressure To Reopen Despite Pandemic

Schools across the U.S. are under pressure to reopen. In Chicago, a standoff between the city and the teachers union has led to threats of a strike, with the union citing safety concerns. Mayor Lori Lightfoot argues for reopening, highlighting the negative impact of remote learning on students, especially minorities. Similar debates occur in California, while Cincinnati schools have reopened following a legal decision.

What is the main issue causing tension in Chicago regarding school reopening?

• Safety concerns from the teachers union

• Insufficient online learning resources

• Lack of funding for schools

• Parental opposition to reopening

What is Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's main concern about remote learning?

• It is not effective for many students

• It is too expensive

• It is not supported by teachers

• It requires too much technology

Which group of students does Mayor Lightfoot specifically mention as being affected by remote learning?

• Gifted students

• Students in rural areas

• Black and brown students

• Students with disabilities

What action did the teachers union in Cincinnati take regarding school reopening?

• They organized a protest

• They requested more funding

• They filed a lawsuit

• They supported the governor's decision

What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed by the teachers union in Cincinnati?

• The lawsuit was postponed

• The lawsuit was settled

• The lawsuit was dismissed

• The lawsuit was upheld