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Posted inLetters to the Editor

D97 kids need more arts, music and language

by Susan Raphael February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

This week District 97 families who chose to return to school are finally having the opportunity to see their teacher for the first time. But while D97 has created a much needed return-to-school plan, the district has sacrificed its award-winning music, arts and foreign language programs.  Prior to in-person learning, my fourth-grade girls had 5½ […]

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