As the city braces for intensified immigration enforcement and the possible arrival of the National Guard, Chicago Public Schools officials continue to stress that school is the safest place for students. They say they do not plan to offer a remote learning option to students.

“In-person instruction continues to provide the strongest foundation for learning,” school district officials said in a statement.

However, they added that they are monitoring the situation and will reassess if necessary.

The Chicago Teachers Union earlier this week called for CPS to be prepared with a remote learning option should some immigrant parents and students be scared to travel to and from schools. An influx of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and other federal agents are expected in Chi

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