Black Lives Matter at School Week

2023 Week of Action for February 6–10.

 

These events, organized by the CTU’s Human Rights Committee are part of our Black History Month Calendar of Events at ctu.sh/bhm.


 

Get Involved

What is BLM at School Week?

Black Lives Matter At School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education that encourages all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join our annual week of action during the first week of February each year. This is part of the CTU’s recognition of Black History Month — and our larger goal to lift up Black and Brown educators, who’ve seen their numbers cut in half in the last 20 years, as well as the 90% of Black and Brown students and families we serve in our school communities. 

This week of action highlights four basic demands for our schools:

  • End “Zero Tolerance” discipline and implement restorative justice.
  • Mandate Black History and Ethnic Studies.
  • Hire more Black teachers.
  • Fund counselors, not cops.

CTU BLM at School 2023 Events

Tues., Feb. 7 at 6PMReimagining School Safety Webinar
Join student and educator activists for an action-oriented discussion of current approaches to safety in schools, their problems, and how we can reimagine safety to unapologetically center and support Black lives among our students, families and communities.
Thurs., Feb. 9 at 4:45PMThe Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Join us for a preview screening of The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, a Peacock Original movie. Organized in coordination with the Zinn Education Project, the event will include a reception at 4:45 PM. The movie will begin at 5:15 and a short discussion will follow.

Get Involved

Want to coordinate Black Lives Matter at School events with other educators in the city? Make use of the resources below to organize at your school and citywide:

Read more from Black Lives Matter at School national coordinating committee by following the links below.

National BLM at School on Twitter Twitter    National BLM at School on Facebook Facebook    National BLM at School Website Website

Join the Black Lives Matter at School national mailing list.

Sep
22
Fri
Paycheck #19
Sep 22 all-day

For work performed August 27 through September 9. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Professional Development Day (Principal Directed)
Sep 22 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Sep
26
Tue
CTU Retiree Power Jam meeting @ CTU Center
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sep
27
Wed
House of Delegates meeting @ CTU Center
Sep 27 @ 4:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Pre-meeting Q&A session will begin at 4:15 p.m. See the Delegates page for more information about House of Delegates Meetings. If you are a delegate and did not receive the notice for this meeting, please email Norma Albor to resolve any issues related to your designation as delegate. Delegates can access packet materials in the MemberLink Portal at members.ctulocal1.org.

Oct
6
Fri
Paycheck #20
Oct 6 all-day

For work performed September 10 through September 23. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Oct
9
Mon
Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Holiday)
Oct 9 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Oct
20
Fri
Last Day of First Quarter
Oct 20 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Paycheck #21
Oct 20 all-day

For work performed September 24 through October 7. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Oct
26
Thu
Parent-Teacher Conference Day
Oct 26 all-day

See the CPS Calendar page for more dates and information.

Oct
27
Fri
School Improvement Day (Principal Directed)
Oct 27 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.