Earth Week, April 17-22, 2023

Earth Week, April 17-22, 2023

Join educators around the country in taking action during the week of Earth Day, which falls on Saturday, April 22, to demand green, healthy schools and a sustainable future for all our communities. These activities are part of a national educator week of action to highlight environmental justice issues.

CTU Climate Justice Committee fights for green schools, equity across the district

CTU Climate Justice Committee fights for green schools, equity across the district

CPS school buildings need a lot of work — $2 billion in upgrades by the district’s own assessment — for the sake of our students and our environment and piecemeal repairs are not enough. With the help of CTU’s Climate Justice Committee, the union has launched a new citywide campaign to fight for clean, green, and fully resourced schools.