Push to reopen Chicago schools becomes more contentious
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Only half of Chicago Public Schools teachers expected in schools ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week showed up, district officials said Tuesday in an increasingly contentious battle over classroom learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago teachers refuse to return to in-person work
Roughly 5,800 teachers and staff were expected in classrooms Monday, according to a report. It wasn’t clear how many showed.
Roughly 5,800 teachers and staff were expected in classrooms Monday, according to a report. It wasn’t clear how many showed.
Safety concerns prompt some Chicago teachers to refuse to return to schools
The Chicago Teacher's Union says that many members will not show up for work on Monday, in spite of instructions from the district.
The Chicago Teacher's Union says that many members will not show up for work on Monday, in spite of instructions from the district.
Chicago teacher criticizes back-to-school plan: 'unfair and unconscionable'
Quentin Washington, teacher at Sadlowski Elementary School, talks about why he and others are refusing to return to in-person learning.
Quentin Washington, teacher at Sadlowski Elementary School, talks about why he and others are refusing to return to in-person learning.
CPS CEO Janice Jackson on teachers refusing to return to schools
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson explains why she thinks it's safe to return to in-person learning and the potential repercussions for teachers refusing to return to work.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson explains why she thinks it's safe to return to in-person learning and the potential repercussions for teachers refusing to return to work.
University releases annual 'banished words' list for 2021
One university wants to prevent several words and phrases from being brought into the new year.
One university wants to prevent several words and phrases from being brought into the new year.
Pandemic guts internships for students looking to get experience
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has stripped away a lot of internship opportunities for students.
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has stripped away a lot of internship opportunities for students.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Some Chicago teens forced into difficult decision of going to school or working to support their families
Demarco Mosby, dean of Al Raby High School, talks about how the pandemic has forced some students to forgo their education in order to help their families stay afloat.
Demarco Mosby, dean of Al Raby High School, talks about how the pandemic has forced some students to forgo their education in order to help their families stay afloat.
CPS rejects hundreds of teachers' requests to work from home
CTU President Jesse Sharkey says the CPS plan to bring teachers and students back starting January 4th is forcing its members to choose between their livelihoods and staying safe.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey says the CPS plan to bring teachers and students back starting January 4th is forcing its members to choose between their livelihoods and staying safe.
Student sells Pokémon cards for thousands to pay for graduate school
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
Local mom puts her own spin on virtual learning process
The reason many parents are eager to get their kids back in school is the difficulty students and teachers are having with the virtual learning process. One local parent decided she'd had enough so she decided put her own fix on the remote learning system by creating diverse learner pods.
The reason many parents are eager to get their kids back in school is the difficulty students and teachers are having with the virtual learning process. One local parent decided she'd had enough so she decided put her own fix on the remote learning system by creating diverse learner pods.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Concordia University Chicago lays off 51, closes 15 programs
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
We Still Teach: Saturday, December 19
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Public Schools is one step closer to reopening
The push to get kids in the classroom is gaining momentum after the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board denied an injunction requested by the Chicago Teachers Union.
The push to get kids in the classroom is gaining momentum after the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board denied an injunction requested by the Chicago Teachers Union.
CTU and CPS continue to grapple over return to classroom plan
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.
The Chicago Teachers Union is taking Chicago Public Schools to court over the issue of safety and the timing of the return to in-person learning. Union vice president Stacy Davis-Gates talks more about it.