Missing the Bus for Many Children in Chicago

I have recently had a number of parents in Chicago Public Schools who have no busing. As a result these children miss days or even months of school. This is a chronic issue, however, CPS officials do not seem to take this issue very seriously. I was interviewed regarding this pervasive issue that effects too many students in CPS-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL06XBs-b0o

Comments

[Sonya]

It is time for this to stop! I am not from this state and when I seen children 5 years old forcing their way to school through snow storms and rain I was appalled. It is time that Illinois loses the corrupt politicians and take care of the future.

[susie]

I need help to any one that can!!! OUT THERE!!! my son had adhd and add he is in a river grove school and they are wanting to get him out because they say they cant give him HE IS 10 what he need I say ???? Any how is there any school in the chicago area that are for kids with ADHD/ADD AND WHERE??? ANY HELP I WILL TAKE THANK YOU VERY MUCH HOPLESS MOTHER

[Teresa St.Angelo]

This upsets me no end! We should be taking much better care of these special students!
In my school district I cannot tell you how upset I was when the dismissal bus for the special education students was 30-35 minutes later than the regular school buses. I repeatedly went to the principal stating my concern. As a union representative I thought I might have some clout but I did not. After a month the bus did come 10- 15 minutes late. Some improvement but it never did come the same time as the regular education buses.
The students had a very difficult time waiting and only the special education teacher had to stay late with them.
I felt there was no respect for the teacher or the students.