Brian O’Keefe, assistant superintendent of Business Operations of Community Unit School District 200, used a recent board meeting discussion on plans for improving middle schools in the district to highlight how members are investing in facilities and going all out in meeting the needs of those they service.
The harmful effects on learning caused by COVID-19 lockdowns has become an increasingly common topic of concern among parents and teachers. As revealed through test scores and observed inabilities, school closures, remote learning and other pandemic mitigations have negatively impacted students academically, mentally, socially and developmentally, with Illinois being no exception. Recent results from the Illinois Report Card of 2022 have been released, revealing major setbacks in the classroom. However, despite the bad report, Gov. JB Pritzker spoke positively on the matter.