Hammond, Indiana teachers troubled by school closures
Posted on AllSides April 24th, 2024
From The Left
CHICAGO (CBS) — Classes were suddenly canceled Wednesday at public schools in Hammond, Indiana because too many teachers called in sick. The news came just hours after the district announced the permanent closing of three schools. The school board's cost-saving move has left many parents unsure about their kids' futures, and many teachers have wondered how they will provide for their families. Some teachers told CBS 2 that excessive call-offs were their way of protesting in response to the district's approval of a consolidation plan. It will close Lew Wallace,...