Resolution: Stop Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
This resolution was passed by the House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 monthly meeting.
Resolution: Anti-Racism and Culturally Sustaining Curriculum as a School Priority
This resolution was passed by the House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 monthly meeting.
Resolution: Support for the Empowering Communities for Public Safety Ordinance
This resolution was passed by the CTU House of Delegates at its April 7, 2021 meeting.
Civil rights suit filed against Chicago Public Schools for racially discriminatory school actions going to trial
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who once served as defense attorney in a racial discrimination suit against investment firm Merrill Lynch, is now presented with the opportunity to address racism in the school district that she leads. CHICAGO, March 22, 2021—A federal judge last...
Protest Events This Weekend
Updated Friday evening, June 12: Just as he did last weekend, our ally Ervin Lopez has compiled a list of marches, caravans and other events for racial justice, against police violence and for a more just Chicago. We will update this post as we receive and vet further information. Thank you, Ervin!
Educators too must work to upend the roots of racial violence
Our students are treated differently because of the color of their skin, so our work is both overwhelming and never-ending because of racism.
COVID-19 cases plague neighborhoods suffering from educational inequality
Map of COVID-19 cases in Chicago shows stark correlation to digital divide, in communities of color confronting poverty, low wages, civic disinvestment.
Call public hearings on gang database now
Controversial database is fraught with errors, denies due process, and thwarts public oversight. CHICAGO, April 15, 2019—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement supporting public hearings into Chicago’s controversial gang database. “The...10AM Wed. : Parents, alderman, CTU to demand immediate action from CPS board on critical school issues
Press conference: 10AM Wed., Feb. 27 CPS headquarters, 42 W. Madison St., Chicago Massive overcrowding and under-resourcing in neighborhood public schools to bring out parents and South Side alderman in push for equity for neglected public schools. CHICAGO—41 students...
Griffin’s support for Daley tells us all we need to know about Daley agenda
Time to end corporate cronyism, giveaways to wealthy elites, institutional racism and lethal austerity of Daley, Emanuel and their rich business backers. CHICAGO—CTU President Jesse Sharkey issued the following statement today in response to news that hedge fund...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[...]
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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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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.
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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.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day
May 31 all-day
Based on the 2020-2021 CPS Calendar published by the Chicago Board of Education.
