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Chicago Teacher Suspended for Hanging Black Doll in Front of Classroom
Back at it again with more racist school shenanigans.
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Chicago Public Schools to End Mask Mandate for Staff and Students
Starting March 14, masks will become optional for staff and students. Something the Chicago Teachers Union is bound to fight.
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Chicago Students Return to School as Teachers Union Votes to End Dispute With Mayor Lightfoot
After classes were canceled for over 330,000 students in Chicago, teachers union narrowly agrees to in-person learning
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As Chicago Schools Stay Closed, Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union Are Still Locked In Negotiations
The Chicago Teachers Union provided a return proposal on Saturday while the Mayor takes a hardline approach on Sunday in an interview.
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Thousands of Chicago Students and Faculty COVID-19 Tests Rendered ‘Invalid’ After Shipping Troubles
Delays in processing due to weather and the holidays caused the samples to spoil.
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Chicago Teachers Union Votes to Teach Virtually, City Cancels Classes for 330,000 Students
Chicago Teachers Union votes for virtual classes until Jan. 18
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Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools Reach Agreement for Return to In-Person Learning
Following weeks of negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, an agreement has been ratified for a return to in-person learning. CNN reports that 13,681 members voted yes and 6,585 voted no on the framework for returning to in-person learning. The agreement will see a staggered return to in-person schooling. K-5th grade…
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Pushing Teachers to Return to In-Person Learning This Week
There is currently a heated debate going on between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) over when to return to in-person learning. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot favors teachers returning sooner rather than later as she requested in-person learning to restart this week. According to CBS News, Lightfoot was joined by Chicago…
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How Chicago Public School Teachers Are Fighting for Black Children’s Futures
Class was canceled for 300,000 Chicago public school students Thursday, as tens of thousands of teachers and their supporters headed to the picket line to strike for better conditions in their schools. If you haven’t been paying attention, you might assume the Chicago Teachers Union’s escalation is a matter of money—and to be sure, there…
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Chicago Teachers to Strike if Mayor Rahm Emanuel Doesn’t Cut New Deal
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say that if a deal is not cut with Mayor Rahm Emanuel on a new contract, then a strike will occur beginning Tuesday morning, USA Today reports. The teachers have been working without a contract for over a year, with the main argument in this dispute involving teacher compensation.…