Supporting school communities confronting trauma and violence
As a union that is a part of a larger movement for equity and justice, we have to act and build the supports we do not have currently.
CTU Statement on School Shooting in St. Louis, Missouri
Union urges action that addresses root causes of gun violence. CHICAGO, October 24, 2022 — The Chicago Teachers Union issued the statement below in wake of the Monday school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis: “Tragically,...CTU educators join parents, families stricken by violence in vigil calling for resources, support to help communities heal
Families, communities struggling with daily tragedy from violence cry out for more support while facing chronic disinvestment and bracing for mayor’s $60+ million in staffing and program cuts across half of CPS schools. 5:30 p.m. (gather), 6:00 p.m. (start), Thursday,...Another young life lost
CHICAGO, October 16, 2021 — The Chicago Teachers Union mourns the loss of Michele Clark Magnet High School student and basketball star Kierra Moore and issued the following statement today: Nothing is as devastating as the death of a young person. Our union mourns for...
