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.
CPS students to begin in-person learning shortly after the new year
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
Chicago Teachers Union slams CPS for not including them in reopening decisions
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates talks about the lack of communication from Chicago Public Schools and what teachers are feeling about potentially reopening schools to some students.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates talks about the lack of communication from Chicago Public Schools and what teachers are feeling about potentially reopening schools to some students.
Janice Jackson on what to expect as CPS opens its doors to some students
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson talks about the decision to phase some students back into buildings next month.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson talks about the decision to phase some students back into buildings next month.
Lightfoot considering tax hikes to plug $1.2B budget hole: report
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering tax hikes to help plug the city’s $1.2 billion budget deficit, according to a report.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering tax hikes to help plug the city’s $1.2 billion budget deficit, according to a report.
Lawmakers ask Lightfoot, CPS for better safety measures at schools before return to classrooms
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
CPS to bring pre-k and special-needs children back to classrooms
After seeing a significant drop in the number of pre-kindergarten and special education students enrolled in its online classes, the Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that many of those children would return to the classroom by the end of December.
After seeing a significant drop in the number of pre-kindergarten and special education students enrolled in its online classes, the Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that many of those children would return to the classroom by the end of December.