Chicago Teachers Union polling members over possible 'shift to remote learning' as COVID cases rise
Chicago’s Teachers Union is polling its members over whether they would support a "district-wide pause and temporary shift to remote learning" as coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the Windy City.
Chicago’s Teachers Union is polling its members over whether they would support a "district-wide pause and temporary shift to remote learning" as coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the Windy City.
Chicago Public Schools to purchase 100k laptops for remote learning
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
Chicago Public Schools are preparing for students that may return to remote learning.
COVID spike unlikely to shut down CPS, but could lead to more remote classes, officials say
Chicago Public Schools families should prepare for more remote learning in January as COVID-19 cases surge this winter, but the entire district is unlikely to shut down, schools chief Pedro Martinez said Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools families should prepare for more remote learning in January as COVID-19 cases surge this winter, but the entire district is unlikely to shut down, schools chief Pedro Martinez said Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools giving out free meals to students over winter break
Chicago Public Schools are providing free meals for students during winter break.
Chicago Public Schools are providing free meals for students during winter break.
CPS giving out free meals to students over winter break
Chicago Public Schools are providing free meals for students during winter break.
Chicago Public Schools are providing free meals for students during winter break.
CTU blasts school district's COVID plan after outbreak at Greater Grand Crossing school
The Chicago Teachers Union levied criticism at the COVID plan for Chicago Public Schools due to their handling of recent outbreaks.
The Chicago Teachers Union levied criticism at the COVID plan for Chicago Public Schools due to their handling of recent outbreaks.
Chicago activists demand city take action against Omicron COVID-19 variant
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
CPS to distribute 150K take-home coronavirus testing kits ahead of winter break
“We know that families will be gathering for the holidays, so we are providing these tests to our students who may be at most risk so we can reduce the spread of COVID and protect our school communities."
“We know that families will be gathering for the holidays, so we are providing these tests to our students who may be at most risk so we can reduce the spread of COVID and protect our school communities."
Fired Black educators reach $9.25M settlement with Chicago Public Schools
Ending nearly a decade of litigation, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a $9.25 million settlement over the layoffs of entire school staffs that disproportionately affected hundreds of Black educators on the South and West sides.
Ending nearly a decade of litigation, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a $9.25 million settlement over the layoffs of entire school staffs that disproportionately affected hundreds of Black educators on the South and West sides.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19 in November
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Barack, Michelle Obama to visit Chicago Thursday and Friday
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago Thursday and Friday to celebrate the holiday season on the city's South Side.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago Thursday and Friday to celebrate the holiday season on the city's South Side.
Less than 13% of CPS students under 12 vaccinated so far, officials say
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says he’s concerned by lagging student vaccination rates as the district sees infections and quarantines beginning to rise heading into the holiday season, and as a new COVID-19 variant causes worries.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says he’s concerned by lagging student vaccination rates as the district sees infections and quarantines beginning to rise heading into the holiday season, and as a new COVID-19 variant causes worries.
Chicago Public Schools requiring new signage to make restrooms more inclusive
Chicago Public Schools is requiring all schools to adopt new signage to make restrooms more inclusive.
Chicago Public Schools is requiring all schools to adopt new signage to make restrooms more inclusive.
Unvaccinated CPS students advised to quarantine if they traveled over the holiday weekend
A reminder to Chicago Public School families: Unvaccinated kids, who traveled during the holiday weekend, will need to quarantine.
A reminder to Chicago Public School families: Unvaccinated kids, who traveled during the holiday weekend, will need to quarantine.
Unvaccinated CPS students advised to quarantine after traveling this weekend
A reminder to Chicago Public School families: Unvaccinated kids, who traveled during the holiday weekend, will need to quarantine.
A reminder to Chicago Public School families: Unvaccinated kids, who traveled during the holiday weekend, will need to quarantine.
Substitute teacher accused of 'inappropriately' touching himself at Walt Disney Magnet School
A substitute teacher has been accused of “inappropriately” touching himself while in class at Walt Disney Magnet School in Uptown last week.
A substitute teacher has been accused of “inappropriately” touching himself while in class at Walt Disney Magnet School in Uptown last week.
Several adults accused of sexual misconduct, failure to report misconduct at CPS school
The Office of the Inspector General conducted an investigation at Marine Leadership Academy in Logan Square into allegations of misconduct between students and adults.
The Office of the Inspector General conducted an investigation at Marine Leadership Academy in Logan Square into allegations of misconduct between students and adults.
Four students arrested in large fight at Clemente High School
"IT WAS MOB ACTION": One student said she was on the top floor of the school and saw a fight break out, sparking a larger confrontation between students who poured out of classrooms.
"IT WAS MOB ACTION": One student said she was on the top floor of the school and saw a fight break out, sparking a larger confrontation between students who poured out of classrooms.
Sexual misconduct accusations lead to removal of 13 CPS staff members
“Unfortunately, some of these relationships appeared to have been tolerated or even covered up by other adults who vowed to protect our children and their care,” Martinez said at a news conference Friday.
“Unfortunately, some of these relationships appeared to have been tolerated or even covered up by other adults who vowed to protect our children and their care,” Martinez said at a news conference Friday.