Evanston-Skokie school board faces backlash after announcement to end middle school classes

FOX32 Chicago is reporting that parents and students are outraged over a decision to end 7th and 8th grade curriculum at Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies before Thanksgiving, saying they were blindsided by the announcement.

The Evanston-Skokie District 65 school board is pointing to a staffing shortage as their reason for the move, but says they'll look into alternative options amid the backlash.

During a board meeting Monday night that reached capacity, Superintendent Angel Turner apologized for the anguish her recent announcement caused, adding that district officials are now going back to the drawing board.

Still, some parents are calling for Turner’s resignation—expressing disappointment in the way the situation is being handled.