Chicago Public Schools is set to transport students to anti-Trump May Day rallies on Friday.
At the same time, data shows that roughly 40 percent of CPS students are chronically absent, missing at least 18 days of school per year.
The decision to use district resources for political events while attendance remains a major issue has drawn criticism from parents and residents concerned about educational priorities.
This development highlights ongoing debates about the role of public schools in political activism versus core academics.




