Chicago Teachers Instructed to Pass Migrant Students Despite Academic Deficiencies

Reports reveal that Chicago Public Schools mandated passing grades for migrant students, regardless of their performance, due to language barriers and administrative policies.

• Multiple Chicago Public Schools teachers reported being told to give migrant students a minimum grade of 70%, ensuring their promotion to the next grade.
• Teachers highlighted severe academic deficiencies among migrant students, many of whom do not speak English and lack access to English as a Second Language programs.
• Chicago has received approximately 50,000 migrants since 2022, with many settling in predominantly Black neighborhoods, straining local resources.
• Chicago Public Schools officials initially claimed all students were held to the same standards, but later acknowledged modified promotion guidelines for English Language Learners.
• The influx of migrant students and the lack of adequate support have exacerbated tensions in the community and highlighted broader issues of resource allocation and educational equity.

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