CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom

Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.

CPS, CTU at odds over return to classroom
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
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The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.

Chicago Public Schools to require COVID vaccine for employees
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Students return to school for full-time, in-person instruction on Aug. 30. Employees will have to be vaccinated by Oct. 15.

CPS employees required to get vaccinated by October 15
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The third-largest school district in the nation is calling on all teachers, staff, vendors, board members and network employees to be fully vaccinated unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption.

Chicago parents want remote learning option for students as COVID cases surge

As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.

CPS parents want remote learning option
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As COVID-19 numbers and hospitalizations increase for children across the country, Chicago Public School parents are calling on the district to provide a remote learning option.

Chicago offering students free CTA train, bus rides to school on first day

Free bus and train rides will be available to Chicago students on their first day back to school, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the CTA announced Wednesday.

Data shows pandemic exacerbated academic gaps for students with special needs
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Amanda Klemas, attorney with Equip for Equality, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted special education students and how Chicago fell behind.

CTU: Coronavirus delta variant opens door to potentially 'pause in-person instruction'

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a tougher approach to combating the coronavirus delta variant ahead of the new school year, suggesting that in-person instruction could be once again paused if cases continue to climb.