CPS must prioritize safety in elementary and high schools as COVID cases climb
While Mayor admits COVID numbers going in wrong direction, CPS rejects vaccinating students/families or strengthening safety as CPS pushes to reopen high schools in new surge. 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 13: Press conference with CTU educators, CTU officers on safety...CPS drags on accommodations, as CTU delegates vote to work remotely Wednesday if no agreement is landed
Sticking points include Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s refusal to use school vaccine sites to get shots to high school students and vulnerable family members, as COVID again tops 8 percent positivity in some South Side neighborhoods. 7 a.m. Monday., April 12: Press...Mayor Lightfoot’s appointed Board of Ed rejects ending racist school policies
The mayor’s handpicked school board refuses to address or remedy persistent discriminatory policies that target Black and Brown schools and educators for layoffs, closures and termination. CHICAGO, April 8, 2021—A federal judge has set a date of June 8 for a...Judge to set trial date in case charging CPS with racial discrimination in school turnarounds
Lightfoot, who once defended investment firm Merrill Lynch against discrimination charges, has opportunity to address and remedy persistent racism in the school district that she leads. 1:30 p.m. Thurs., April 8: Virtual hearing on trial date, settlement conference....CTU high school teachers raise safety concerns as reopening bargaining continues
Lightfoot acknowledges spike in positive COVID cases among young Chicagoans, rejects vaccine for students 16 and older, yet plans to reopen high schools in two weeks. 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7: Virtual press conference with high school teachers, community allies,...After decades-long struggle, Pritzker signs bill restoring CTU bargaining rights
Repeal of despised 1995 Amendatory Act gutting bargaining rights for CPS unions at last eliminates restrictions on CTU’s ability to advocate for students and families. CHICAGO, April 2, 2020—Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey issued the following...Lightfoot’s Board of Ed refuses to fund COVID tests for CPS students at charter schools
As health officials raise alarm about rising COVID rates, CPS students in charter schools could be denied access to critical safety and mitigation tool unless District reverses course. CHICAGO — Surveillance testing is an essential tool to monitor the current state of...Staff at two more charter schools announce their intent to join the CTU
Charter educators seek to unionize in order to amplify teacher voices at work and reduce staff turnover CHICAGO, March 29, 2021 — Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff at two more charter schools — Christopher House and Intrinsic — have both announced in recent...
Vaccination scandal in Chicago Public Schools
CHICAGO, March 23, 2021—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement in response to a City of Chicago report that 6,000 vaccines meant for Chicago Public Schools teachers and staff were reallocated away from the district: “After listening to the mayor...Upcoming Events
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End of 3rd Quarter
End of 3rd Quarter
Apr 15 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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School Improvement Day (100% Tea...
School Improvement Day (100% Tea...
Apr 16 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education. This day is 100 percent teacher directed per Article 19-2 of the CTU-CPS Contract.
10:30 am
Forum for Parents, Educators and...
Forum for Parents, Educators and...
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am
The online community forum originally scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled to Friday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. This important event highlights parent and community demands for school reopening this spring and this coming[...]
Apr
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Elementary Report Card Pickup
Elementary Report Card Pickup
Apr 21 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
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22
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all-day
High School Report Card Pickup
High School Report Card Pickup
Apr 22 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
9:00 am
Green Schools and Green Jobs NOW!
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Green Schools and Green Jobs NOW!
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Apr 22 @ 9:00 am
Students, Teachers, and Communities Demand Green Schools and Green Jobs NOW! RALLY THIS EARTH DAY Green union jobs and environmental justice for the hardest hit communities! No more polluters in black and brown neighborhoods! Green,[...]
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4:30 pm
House of Delegates meeting
House of Delegates meeting
May 5 @ 4:30 pm
Find more information about the House of Delegates and its regular meetings on the HOD web page.
