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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CTU vice president voices concerns over CPS reopening plan
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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 slams CPS for not including them in reopening decisions
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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.

First day of CPS' remote learning brings excitement, anxiety
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Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates reflects on the first day of e-learning for Chicago Public Schools students, teachers and parents.

Chicago schools issue 'final reopening framework' on operations for the year

Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday released a “final reopening framework” that gives specifics on how much time each grade will spend daily learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues.