Volume 82, Issue 2
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Features
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Socially conscious pension investing
How the CTPF is ‘doing good while doing well.’
Falling leaves and rising expectations | President’s Message
Sisters and Brothers, As we enter the fall season, with the return of all the familiar rhythms of the school year, we also enter a period of political change and opportunity for our schools and our profession. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s surprise exit from politics expands...CTU Quest Center | Professional Development Offerings and National Board Certification
Election to fill vacancies on the CTU Executive Board
There are two vacancies to fill unexpired terms on the Chicago Teachers Union Executive Board.
REACH summary reports released
Chicago Public Schools released final summative REACH summary reports for SY 17-18 on the RLS website on Friday, September 21, 2018.
At last, a measure of justice for Laquan
Laquan McDonald was our student. He could have been a senior in a Chicago public high school when he was gunned down nearly four years ago to the day in one of the most shocking instances of brutality in the history of our city. Our members taught him, and he was a...
Launching our contract campaign
In preparation for bargaining, the Union issued a contract survey this summer to gauge the topics of most importance to our members.
Charter rally draws hundreds at Chicago Board of Ed
All Chicago educators do the same work for the same students, and all deserve equality.
Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve 2018: PSRPs, clinicians, counselors and librarians
This excerpt from the reboot of the CTU’s groundbreaking 2012 report discusses how cuts to essential CPS positions have affected the health and growth of our district.
Parking woes persistence pays off
The Union was able to secure a morale-boosting win for teachers and staff at Acero Clemente charter school.
Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes
Pushing back against a system that does not provide the resources, staff or money to do your job is hard, but not impossible.
They say we don’t love our students
This article was originally published in South Side Weekly on Sept. 7, 2018, by Dave Stieber, a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher at Kenwood Academy.
CPS students deserve free transportation every school day
This article excerpt was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2018, by Gina Caneva, a National Board Certified Teacher, librarian and writing center director at Lindblom Math and Science Academy.
Room to grow
Being a Sustainable Community School is both an amazing opportunity and a daunting challenge.
Delegates Not Present | October 3, 2018
NETWORK 1A Blaszczyk, Diane L.; Brennan, Jennifer L.; Erzrumly, Layla; Green, Laurie J.; Spagnola, Patricia A.; Wozniak Francis, Erika B. NETWORK 1B Cooley, Amy K.; McLennon, Tasmie S. NETWORK 1C Wehbeh, Jenine NETWORK 2A Gladney, Maxine; Lancaster, Elizabeth R.;...
It’s not free lunch; it’s a trap
Educators for Excellence (E4E) is making rounds at Chicago public schools offering lunch and a chance to join their organization. Be wary, CTU members.
In Memoriam
Lists of deceased members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are provided to the Chicago Union Teacher by the office of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (CTPF) and are printed as received. If you notice an error or omission, please first contact the CTPF at 312.641.4464 or via email at memberservices@ctpf.org to report the information. Please contact the CTU Financial Dept. as well by phoning 312.329.9100. Both the CTPF and CTU disburse death benefits to a member’s designated beneficiaries.
Contribute to Chicago Union Teacher magazine
Write to us Love? Hate? Agree? Disagree? Send Chicago Union Teacher your feedback, compliments and criticism. Send letters to the editor...Socially conscious pension investing
How the CTPF is ‘doing good while doing well.’
Falling leaves and rising expectations | President’s Message
CTU Quest Center | Professional Development Offerings and National Board Certification
Election to fill vacancies on the CTU Executive Board
There are two vacancies to fill unexpired terms on the Chicago Teachers Union Executive Board.
REACH summary reports released
Chicago Public Schools released final summative REACH summary reports for SY 17-18 on the RLS website on Friday, September 21, 2018.
At last, a measure of justice for Laquan
Launching our contract campaign
In preparation for bargaining, the Union issued a contract survey this summer to gauge the topics of most importance to our members.
Charter rally draws hundreds at Chicago Board of Ed
All Chicago educators do the same work for the same students, and all deserve equality.
Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve 2018: PSRPs, clinicians, counselors and librarians
This excerpt from the reboot of the CTU’s groundbreaking 2012 report discusses how cuts to essential CPS positions have affected the health and growth of our district.
Parking woes persistence pays off
The Union was able to secure a morale-boosting win for teachers and staff at Acero Clemente charter school.
Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes
Pushing back against a system that does not provide the resources, staff or money to do your job is hard, but not impossible.
They say we don’t love our students
This article was originally published in South Side Weekly on Sept. 7, 2018, by Dave Stieber, a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher at Kenwood Academy.
CPS students deserve free transportation every school day
This article excerpt was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2018, by Gina Caneva, a National Board Certified Teacher, librarian and writing center director at Lindblom Math and Science Academy.
Room to grow
Being a Sustainable Community School is both an amazing opportunity and a daunting challenge.
Delegates Not Present | October 3, 2018
NETWORK 1A Blaszczyk, Diane L.; Brennan, Jennifer L.; Erzrumly, Layla; Green, Laurie J.; Spagnola, Patricia A.; Wozniak Francis, Erika B. NETWORK 1B Cooley, Amy K.; McLennon, Tasmie S. NETWORK 1C Wehbeh, Jenine NETWORK 2A Gladney, Maxine; Lancaster, Elizabeth R.;...It’s not free lunch; it’s a trap
Educators for Excellence (E4E) is making rounds at Chicago public schools offering lunch and a chance to join their organization. Be wary, CTU members.
In Memoriam
Lists of deceased members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are provided to the Chicago Union Teacher by the office of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (CTPF) and are printed as received. If you notice an error or omission, please first contact the CTPF at 312.641.4464 or via email at memberservices@ctpf.org to report the information. Please contact the CTU Financial Dept. as well by phoning 312.329.9100. Both the CTPF and CTU disburse death benefits to a member’s designated beneficiaries.
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Contribute to Chicago Union Teacher magazine
Socially conscious pension investing
Falling leaves and rising expectations | President’s Message
CTU Quest Center | Professional Development Offerings and National Board Certification
Election to fill vacancies on the CTU Executive Board
REACH summary reports released
At last, a measure of justice for Laquan
Launching our contract campaign
Charter rally draws hundreds at Chicago Board of Ed
Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve 2018: PSRPs, clinicians, counselors and librarians
Parking woes persistence pays off
Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes
They say we don’t love our students
CPS students deserve free transportation every school day
Room to grow
Delegates Not Present | October 3, 2018
It’s not free lunch; it’s a trap
In Memoriam
In Brief
Contribute to Chicago Union Teacher magazine
Write to us Love? Hate? Agree? Disagree? Send Chicago Union Teacher your feedback, compliments and criticism. Send letters to the editor...Socially conscious pension investing
How the CTPF is ‘doing good while doing well.’
Falling leaves and rising expectations | President’s Message
Sisters and Brothers, As we enter the fall season, with the return of all the familiar rhythms of the school year, we also enter a period of political change and opportunity for our schools and our profession. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s surprise exit from politics expands...CTU Quest Center | Professional Development Offerings and National Board Certification
Election to fill vacancies on the CTU Executive Board
There are two vacancies to fill unexpired terms on the Chicago Teachers Union Executive Board.
REACH summary reports released
Chicago Public Schools released final summative REACH summary reports for SY 17-18 on the RLS website on Friday, September 21, 2018.
At last, a measure of justice for Laquan
Laquan McDonald was our student. He could have been a senior in a Chicago public high school when he was gunned down nearly four years ago to the day in one of the most shocking instances of brutality in the history of our city. Our members taught him, and he was a...Launching our contract campaign
In preparation for bargaining, the Union issued a contract survey this summer to gauge the topics of most importance to our members.
Charter rally draws hundreds at Chicago Board of Ed
All Chicago educators do the same work for the same students, and all deserve equality.
Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve 2018: PSRPs, clinicians, counselors and librarians
This excerpt from the reboot of the CTU’s groundbreaking 2012 report discusses how cuts to essential CPS positions have affected the health and growth of our district.
Parking woes persistence pays off
The Union was able to secure a morale-boosting win for teachers and staff at Acero Clemente charter school.
Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes
Pushing back against a system that does not provide the resources, staff or money to do your job is hard, but not impossible.
They say we don’t love our students
This article was originally published in South Side Weekly on Sept. 7, 2018, by Dave Stieber, a National Board Certified Social Studies teacher at Kenwood Academy.
CPS students deserve free transportation every school day
This article excerpt was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2018, by Gina Caneva, a National Board Certified Teacher, librarian and writing center director at Lindblom Math and Science Academy.
Room to grow
Being a Sustainable Community School is both an amazing opportunity and a daunting challenge.
Delegates Not Present | October 3, 2018
NETWORK 1A Blaszczyk, Diane L.; Brennan, Jennifer L.; Erzrumly, Layla; Green, Laurie J.; Spagnola, Patricia A.; Wozniak Francis, Erika B. NETWORK 1B Cooley, Amy K.; McLennon, Tasmie S. NETWORK 1C Wehbeh, Jenine NETWORK 2A Gladney, Maxine; Lancaster, Elizabeth R.;...It’s not free lunch; it’s a trap
Educators for Excellence (E4E) is making rounds at Chicago public schools offering lunch and a chance to join their organization. Be wary, CTU members.
In Memoriam
Lists of deceased members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) are provided to the Chicago Union Teacher by the office of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (CTPF) and are printed as received. If you notice an error or omission, please first contact the CTPF at 312.641.4464 or via email at memberservices@ctpf.org to report the information. Please contact the CTU Financial Dept. as well by phoning 312.329.9100. Both the CTPF and CTU disburse death benefits to a member’s designated beneficiaries.
