CTU reacts to CPS decision to begin school year with all-remote learning
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates reacts to CPS's decision to start the school year with full-time remote learning.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates reacts to CPS's decision to start the school year with full-time remote learning.
CTU celebrates remote learning plan, calls for training
Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.
Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.
CPS students will start school year at home with remote learning: report
Chicago Public Schools students will begin the new school year next month at home with full-time remote learning, according to a report.
Chicago Public Schools students will begin the new school year next month at home with full-time remote learning, according to a report.
Chicago teachers adamantly against in-person learning: 'I do not want to be the sacrificial lamb'
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
CPS officials release preliminary framework for fall semester, hybrid learning plan unveiled
Most Chicago children would return to the classroom two days a week and spend the other three days learning remotely once the school year begins under a tentative plan outlined Friday by officials from the nation’s third-largest school district.
Most Chicago children would return to the classroom two days a week and spend the other three days learning remotely once the school year begins under a tentative plan outlined Friday by officials from the nation’s third-largest school district.
CTU Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates calling for remote learning in fall
While big cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New York have made their plans for the upcoming school year public, parents, students and teachers in Chicago remain in limbo. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates talks about it.
While big cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New York have made their plans for the upcoming school year public, parents, students and teachers in Chicago remain in limbo. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates talks about it.
Chicago Teachers Union wants a virtual start to fall classes
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
CTU president: Chicago Public Schools needs to clarify reopening plan
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey joined Good Day on Thursday to explain why remote learning is the best course of action amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Teachers Union calls for all schools to open remotely this fall with online classes only
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on all schools to open remotely this fall, resuming classes only online as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country and in Chicago.
The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on all schools to open remotely this fall, resuming classes only online as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country and in Chicago.
CTU voices concerns over school safety heading into fall
Chicago teachers say not so fast when it comes to restarting school this fall.
Chicago teachers say not so fast when it comes to restarting school this fall.
Artist behind 'Scooby-Doo' parody cartoon criticized as 'racist' by Lightfoot speaks out
The artist behind a “Scooby-Doo”-themed cartoon that was derided by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as "racist" shared his side of the story.
The artist behind a “Scooby-Doo”-themed cartoon that was derided by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as "racist" shared his side of the story.
CTU reacts to possibility of students returning to Chicago schools this fall
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Lightfoot slams teachers union tweet that shows her as Scooby-Doo villain: 'Clearly racist'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted the Chicago Teachers Union Thursday over a "clearly racist" tweet that depicted her wearing a police uniform while tied up to a chair and being unmasked by white Scobby-Doo cartoon characters.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted the Chicago Teachers Union Thursday over a "clearly racist" tweet that depicted her wearing a police uniform while tied up to a chair and being unmasked by white Scobby-Doo cartoon characters.
Chicago Teachers Union sues DeVos, CPS over special education
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday announced it is suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the city’s public school district, saying its policies interfere with the education of students with special needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday announced it is suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the city’s public school district, saying its policies interfere with the education of students with special needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: Chicago Teachers Union spent $1.5M on lobbying
The Chicago Teachers Union spent almost $1.5 million on political activity including lobbying, in the months leading up to a two-week strike in the fall, according to a published report.
The Chicago Teachers Union spent almost $1.5 million on political activity including lobbying, in the months leading up to a two-week strike in the fall, according to a published report.
Very few workers crossed picket lines during Chicago teacher strike, report shows
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
Just 582 employees crossed the Chicago teachers strike picket lines in October, a new report has found.
Chicago school board approves new teacher, staff contracts
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved deals with teachers and support staff.
Chicago teachers approve contract deal that ended strike
Chicago teachers have voted in favor of the contract deal that ended an 11-day strike.
Chicago teachers have voted in favor of the contract deal that ended an 11-day strike.
CTU to vote on deal that ended 11-day strike
Chicago teachers are voting on the tentative contract deal that suspended an 11-day strike.
Chicago teachers are voting on the tentative contract deal that suspended an 11-day strike.
IHSA appeals judge's order allowing CPS runners to compete
The Illinois High School Association is appealing a judge's decision to allow Chicago Public School cross-county runners to compete in state meets.
The Illinois High School Association is appealing a judge's decision to allow Chicago Public School cross-county runners to compete in state meets.