CPS: Free High Speed Internet to 100,000 Students. Information here.

Daniel Kleinman

A device for every child who needs one and access to high-speed internet. The following was sent to me from Chicago Public Schools central office.

Learning at home starts with having a computing device, and we are committed to ensuring that every child has what they need to succeed. If you need a device, please call your school to ask for assistance. If your child’s school no longer has devices available, we will work with the school to ensure you receive one. If you need additional assistance, please contact our family hotline at 773-417-1060 or email familyservices@cps.edu.

We ask that you work through your school first to allow our hotline staff to prioritize families who need assistance accessing meals or other emergency services. But in the event that you need their support, they will be there to help you.

Through Chicago Connected, we partnered with Comcast and RCN to provide high-speed internet access at no cost to 100,000 CPS students. Eligible families received robocalls, text messages, and letters in the mail. If you accidentally discarded the letter or believe you may be eligible for Chicago Connected, please call your child’s school. Principals have been provided a roster of eligible students and will be able to provide you with the next steps to sign up for the program at no cost. 

Beginning the year at home does not currently impact the fall sports season

As it currently stands, the fall sports season is set to begin the week of August 17th, which is one week before the state practice window begins. We are taking the extra week to ensure all necessary supports are in place for a successful start to the season. As the public health guidance evolves, we will work closely with IHSA to provide families with the latest updates.  
Under IHSA’s revised calendar that was released last week, the following sports are currently scheduled to move forward in the fall: 

  • Girls and Boys Cross Country; 
  • Girls and Boys Golf;
  • Girls Swimming and Diving; and
  • Girls Tennis.

While the following traditional fall sports will move to Spring 2021:

  • Boys Football;
  • Boys Soccer; and
  • Girls Volleyball.

 Teams will play shortened regular-season schedules and state series will be determined on a case-by-case basis. A full listing of the changes to the schedule can be found here.