The Democratic National Convention is set to be held in Chicago this summer, prompting significant changes to the academic calendar for schools in the area. Chicago Public Schools and Houston ISD plan to start the 2024-25 school year a week earlier in mid-August to accommodate the convention. The adjustments aim to address logistical and public safety needs during the event, with the convention expected to draw protests and demonstrations. Volunteers are being sought for the convention, offering Chicagoans a chance to be part of a historic event and support their community.
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Chicago Public Schools is proposing changes to its 2024-25 academic year calendar to accommodate the city’s logistical and public safety needs during the Democratic National Convention in August, the district said Thursday. https://t.co/GJKXFH6u4W
The Houston ISD school board is expected to vote on an academic calendar next week that would start the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 12 and end the year on June 4. https://t.co/tWFH31E49U
CPS Classes To Start A Week Later In August Because Of Democratic Convention Under Proposed Calendar https://t.co/JbYdQ2af02 via @BlockClubChi
HISD families will see major changes in 2024-25 calendar with mid-August start, extended school year https://t.co/advhKJSsMe
Guess where the Democratic National Convention is being held this summer? Chicago. It's going to be 1968 all over again. Expect protests & demonstrations everywhere. "Genocide Joe has got to go!" https://t.co/JBF5nXHetq