Young CPS students begin return to classroom learning
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
Chicago Public Schools students began their return to the classroom Monday as school doors opened to thousands of pre-kindergarten and some special education students.
CPS teacher speaks out against returning to school during the pandemic: 'That's not equitable, that's dangerous'
Hilario Dominguez, a special education teacher at Cooper Elementary School, voices his concerns over the return to in-person learning in Chicago Public Schools.
Hilario Dominguez, a special education teacher at Cooper Elementary School, voices his concerns over the return to in-person learning in Chicago Public Schools.
Teacher voices concerns over the return to in-person learning
Lori Torres, a teacher at Monroe Elementary School, talks about why she doesn't feel safe returning to the classroom.
Lori Torres, a teacher at Monroe Elementary School, talks about why she doesn't feel safe returning to the classroom.
Some CPS students to return to in-person classes today even amid objections from teachers
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Some in-person instruction at Chicago Public Schools will resume Monday
Some in-person instruction at Chicago public schools will resume Monday for the first time in months, the city’s mayor and school chief reaffirmed Friday, warning teachers that their absence will have consequences.
Some in-person instruction at Chicago public schools will resume Monday for the first time in months, the city’s mayor and school chief reaffirmed Friday, warning teachers that their absence will have consequences.
WBEZ report finds income, race to be key factors in whether CPS students return to school
WBEZ reporter Sarah Karp breaks down her recent reporting on Chicago Public Schools teachers and students returning to in-person learning.
WBEZ reporter Sarah Karp breaks down her recent reporting on Chicago Public Schools teachers and students returning to in-person learning.
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.
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.
CTU claims many teachers will not show up to work today out of fear for their safety
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
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.
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.
More than 77,000 CPS families chose in-person learning for early 2021
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
CTU files injunction to prevent returning to in-person learning
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
CTU vice president voices concerns over CPS reopening plan
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates lays out her concerns about the plan to resume in-person instruction at Chicago Public Schools for some students and teachers in 2021.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates lays out her concerns about the plan to resume in-person instruction at Chicago Public Schools for some students and teachers in 2021.
CPS lays out reopening plan to bring students back to the classroom in 2021
Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer Latanya McDade talks about their plans to send some students and teachers back to classrooms next year.
Chicago Public Schools Chief Education Officer Latanya McDade talks about their plans to send some students and teachers back to classrooms next year.
CIS Chicago connects 175 local schools with virtual field trips
Calgary Haines-Trautman and Emma MacLean talk about linking up CPS students with wide-ranging virtual field trips to help deepen their education and experience while remote learning.
Calgary Haines-Trautman and Emma MacLean talk about linking up CPS students with wide-ranging virtual field trips to help deepen their education and experience while remote learning.