(Undated) – Kids and parents across the state are on the “downhill slide” of what has been a challenging school year. If the woman who oversees Illinois’ schools has her say, the year may extend into the summer. State Superintendent of Education, Carmen Ayala, sent a letter to schools this month suggesting they extend their school calendar because students have “lost-out during remote learning.” She says coronavirus relief money will cover the extra costs. However, many schools say they will not extend their school year and will instead make-up for “lost learning” elsewhere.
