'Can't possibly be legal': What would you do if your kid's school sent this letter home?

Hey, teachers, leave those kids alone. https://t.co/TG7saMyvxp

— Crusty Gobblestein (@NathanWurtzel) February 7, 2017

Well, this is something:

'Dear Parents: Governor stole from your kids'
Chicago Public Schools sends partisan letter home w/kids: https://t.co/rFeYH4fg4r @WGNNews

— Ben Bradley (@BenBradleyTV) February 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/Schneider_CM/status/829100015817785344

More from WGN:

The “Dear Parents” letter begins by stating “Governor Bruce Rauner, just like President Trump, has decided to attack those who need the most help.” Twice the letter accuses Gov. Rauner of “cheating” children. Once it says the governor “stole” from kids. The letter goes on to cite Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool’s often repeated claim that the governor broke a promise by blocking Chicago from receiving $215 million for city schools.

One CPS parent who contacted WGN wrote: “This is so inappropriate. How can he send political propaganda home?” The letter, paid for by taxpayers, does not mention democrats who have been in control of the city and state legislature for decades.

Government watchdog groups questioned the district’s decision to use such strong partisan language in a letter sent home with kids. “Invoking partisan politics – especially at the national level – is not the most effective way to build trust with parents and students,” said Sarah Brune of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Click here to read the full letter. It really is amazing.

This can't possibly be legal. https://t.co/ZsitAGGitk

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) February 7, 2017

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No, it can't…..

— Darren Oestmann (@darrenoestmann) February 7, 2017

It’s certainly not remotely appropriate.

As a parent I'd want to know who paid for time & materials for letter… taxpayers? @WGNNews

— JustAnotherSnakeCult (@raindogtweets) February 8, 2017

That sounds like a safe bet.

Another argument for #SchoolChoice. https://t.co/mUAxVnpIcu

— jon gabriel (@exjon) February 7, 2017

this isn't "education" https://t.co/MbEjOEI6EX

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) February 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/Schneider_CM/status/829117251487948801

Daily reminder: teachers unions exist for teachers. The kids are valuable only as props and bargaining chips https://t.co/mLsXreEImj

— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) February 7, 2017

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.