For our kids, and our families, please resume the tradition of beginning the Chicago Public School year after Labor Day.

The chaos and conflict of the past year, much of which was pandemic induced, means that our kids need the traditional summer break. 

Claims that kids need 'make-up time' as a response to the pandemic instability may come from good intentions, but just don't make sense.  There is no evidence that simply adding days changes potential 'learning loss,' and an earlier school start will further weaken the already ailing tourism and hospitality industries.