The Omicron variant has forced some school districts to return to online learning, even as most public health officials say in-person learning remains safe with proper mitigation measures. We look at how the teachers’ union in Chicago forced the issue this week, and how parents are reacting.
Guest: Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent
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‘The Kids Are Casualties in a War’
<p>As the highly infectious Omicron variant surged, a high-stakes battle played out between Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago and the city’s teachers’ union about how to keep schools open and safe.</p><p>We chart this battle on the ground in Chicago, speaking with teachers, parents ... Show More
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Parents Get New Tool In Covid Fight
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