Chicago Public Schools is making a big shift: 500 fewer custodians will be cleaning schools this year, and all private cleaning contracts are ending to help close a $734 million budget gap. About 1,250 custodians were laid off, but 750 will be rehired directly by the district. Officials say they’ll use new schedules and tech to keep schools clean, but many worry this means dirtier classrooms and lost jobs for longtime staff. With lunchroom and crossing guard cuts too, what do you think this means for our kids and school communities? #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools