Toys were back in use, class introductions were underway and playgrounds were in full swing Monday on the first day back for Chicago Public Schools students, while concerns grew about schools’ readiness for this week’s heatwave.
Another year removed from pandemic remote learning, returning to classes felt like second nature for students who immediately hit the ground running. And neighborhoods sounded like the first day of school: Laughing kids ran in excited to see their friends, crossing guards helped families cross the street and parents’ “I love you’s” sent their children on their way.
