Lightfoot locks teachers out of online classrooms after union votes against in-person classes, CTU says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that she will take action against teachers who refuse to show up to school today after a union voted against in-person learning.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that she will take action against teachers who refuse to show up to school today after a union voted against in-person learning.
CPS classes canceled Wednesday after CTU votes to refuse in-person work
Chicago Public Schools classes are canceled Wednesday as the Chicago Teachers Union voted to refuse in-person work, defying district plans because of post-holidays COVID-19 concerns.
Chicago Public Schools classes are canceled Wednesday as the Chicago Teachers Union voted to refuse in-person work, defying district plans because of post-holidays COVID-19 concerns.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Chicago cancels classes after CTU backs remote learning
The Chicago Teachers Union?s action, approved by 73% of members, called for remote instruction until ?cases substantially subside? or union leaders approve an agreement for safety protocols with the district.
The Chicago Teachers Union?s action, approved by 73% of members, called for remote instruction until ?cases substantially subside? or union leaders approve an agreement for safety protocols with the district.
CTU voting on whether classes will be remote or in-person
The CTU is voting Tuesday on a resolution to work remotely.
The CTU is voting Tuesday on a resolution to work remotely.
CPS could cancel classes on Wednesday if union votes to go remote
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols during the latest COVID-19 surge.
Chicago parents blast CTU's 'power play' ahead of possible return to remote learning
Parents in Chicago are outraged as the city's teachers union mulls a potential walkout this week ahead of a vote on whether the schools will return to remote learning.
Parents in Chicago are outraged as the city's teachers union mulls a potential walkout this week ahead of a vote on whether the schools will return to remote learning.
Teacher, 45, charged with sexually assaulting student in Arlington Heights
A Glenbrook Off Campus teacher was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
A Glenbrook Off Campus teacher was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.
CTU vice president Stacy Davis Gates on the union's looming vote on whether to work remotely
Chicago Teachers Union vice president Stacy Davis Gates talks about the looming vote to decide whether members will work remotely, in opposition to the school district's orders.
Chicago Teachers Union vice president Stacy Davis Gates talks about the looming vote to decide whether members will work remotely, in opposition to the school district's orders.
CTU members to vote Tuesday on whether to work remotely, against orders from CPS
The Chicago Teachers Union is getting set to vote this week on whether to have members work remotely ? something the district doesn?t support.
The Chicago Teachers Union is getting set to vote this week on whether to have members work remotely ? something the district doesn?t support.
Suburban Chicago schools switch to remote learning due to COVID-19
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on returning to remote learning
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
Several suburban Chicago schools go remote due to COVID-19
Several suburban Chicago schools are going remote because of COVID-19.
Several suburban Chicago schools are going remote because of COVID-19.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on returning to remote classes amid COVID surge
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
Chicago-area school district handing out COVID tests, requiring students to test negative before return
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Gary students will attend classes remotely during the first week of January due to rising COVID cases
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS COVID testing plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
CPS encourages kids to get tested for COVID before returning to classes
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.