Authorities estimate that about 500 people turned out for the “Barrington Back-to-School Rally” Sept. 14, 2020 at Citizens Park in Barrington.. (Karie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press)
Hundreds of people packed the lawn at Citizens Park in Barrington Monday, protesting against continuation of remote learning and calling for officials to allow students to play fall sports.
Barrington police estimated that 500 people attended the “Barrington Back-to-School Rally” and officers were out on foot and directed traffic ahead of the anticipated audience turnout.
The rally was to advocate to get children back to school in person.
“I want my kids to be in school,” said parent Erin Matta, of Barrington.
Amid ongoing concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, some school districts – including nationwide – opted to start the 2020-2021 academic year with students doing remote learning.
E-learning was a hot topic at the rally in Barrington Monday and the subject of adverse signage.
Read the Chicago Tribune/Barrington Courier-Review coverage of the rally here.
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