"A teacher said tear gas drifted toward a school playground, forcing students and recess indoors. A viral video recorded near another school showed law enforcement dragging a woman out of her van and onto the ground. And students say they have seen ICE vehicles in their neighborhoods, leading them to feel frightened, according to one instructor."
""Everyone's very anxious," said Sheena Shukla, a school social worker for Chicago Public Schools. "Can you imagine telling a 12-year-old that people are out there who might want to take their family? We can't shield our children from these realities, so we provide them with a level of support that they can understand.""
"School staff members have organized teams to report and respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around their schools, including patrolling the area, keeping concerned parents informed and helping escort some families to and from school, according to members of the Chicago Teachers Union."
Federal immigration agents have increased arrests in Chicago, leading to incidents near schools such as tear gas drifting onto a playground and a viral video of law enforcement dragging a woman from a van. Students report seeing ICE vehicles in their neighborhoods and experiencing fear. Educators and school staff are responding by organizing teams to monitor and report enforcement activity, patrol school areas, inform parents, and escort families. Chicago Public Schools holds daily calls with city leaders and labor partners, reports no incidents inside school facilities, and is issuing guidance and safety protocols to support students and staff.
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