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.

Jun
9
Fri
Flex PD Day (Principal Directed)
Jun 9 all-day

Educators at schools that voted to complete this professional development flexibly throughout the school year do not report on this day. Otherwise, this is a principal-directed professional development day. See the CPS Calendar page for more dates and information.

Jun
10
Sat
Puerto Rican People’s Parade 2023
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm
Jun
22
Thu
Retiree Luncheon @ CTU Center
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the 2023 Retirement Luncheon White Party
Registration Form

Please join us as we celebrate your years of service and commitment to the students attending Chicago Public Schools. Come early to enjoy the social hour at 12 noon with new and active retirees.

At 1 pm, we will serve a delicious lunch alongside live entertainment and end-of-year raffle giveaways. White clothing is highly encouraged.

Download and return the luncheon registration form with any applicable payment to April Stigger at the CTU by June 15, 2023 and we will include you on the guest list.

If you are retiring this year and will attend free of charge, please RSVP on our electronic form.

Jun
25
Sun
Pride Parade 2023 @ Intersection of N Broadway and W Montrose
Jun 25 @ 11:00 am
Dec
24
Sun
Christmas Eve (CTU Office Closed)
Dec 24 all-day
Dec
25
Mon
Christmas Day (CTU Office Closed)
Dec 25 all-day
Dec
31
Sun
New Year’s Eve (CTU Office Closed)
Dec 31 all-day
Jan
1
Mon
New Year’s Day (CTU Office Closed)
Jan 1 all-day
Dec
24
Tue
Christmas Eve (CTU Office Closed)
Dec 24 all-day
Dec
25
Wed
Christmas Day (CTU Office Closed)
Dec 25 all-day