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National teacher union president to tour public schools, address school safety in Chicago
Weingarten’s visit to Chicago comes on the heels of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s recent admission of deficiencies in her administration’s plan to reopen Chicago’s public schools for in-person learning, and the tragic death of two mothers at Jensen Elementary from COVID-19.
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Jensen Elementary LSC convenes ‘Speak-Out for Safety’ after two school mothers die of COVID
Mayor's CPS team at last agrees to begin COVID testing at West Side School after most classes forced to quarantine, while mother complained of lax contact tracing before her death. 4:00 p.m. TODAY, Tuesday, Sept. 28: LSC Speak-Out for Safety with Jensen Local School...
CTU statement on shooting death of Simeon Career Academy student
Our union will be working with the CTU Foundation Quest Center to offer trauma support and loss circles to Simeon students and staff.
After admission of “disappointment,” mayor’s bargaining team continues rejecting safety concerns
More than 40 Chicago public schools reported new cases of COVID-19 today as educators plan press conference Wednesday to provide update on Mayor Lightfoot’s failure to protect students and school communities.
New CPS CEO must exceed expectations in a struggling school district
COVID-19, poor facilities, houseless student and family engagement, and at least seven vacancies in senior CPS leadership positions are among issues that Pedro Martinez must face as he steps into new role. CHICAGO, September 15, 2021 — The Chicago Teachers Union...
Acero Zizumbo charter in remote learning for two weeks due to COVID outbreak
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Union and Acero management calls for school-wide shutdown if there are three or more confirmed positive cases across three or more classrooms within a 14-day period.
The Chicago Teachers Union Remembers 9/11
CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2021 — The Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: "On this day, we honor the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died on September 11, 2001. These beloved souls were flight attendants, educators,...
Mayor Lightfoot stalls on school ventilation inspections as COVID cases, quarantines rise
COVID quarantines in CPS schools rose by 400 percent over three-day span beginning August 30, as the mayor's CPS team lags on reporting cases — while rejecting most safety protocols from last school year. CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2021 — Safety in Chicago public school...
CTU, SEIU to CPS: Step up safety or we’ll step up resistance to dangerous conditions
Overcrowding, lack of testing, AC breakdowns, other mitigation failures will drive needless infections and preventable harm, while Lightfoot drags on landing safety agreements with SEIU, CTU. 7:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2: Press conference at with CTU, SEIU Local 73...
CTU educators: We won’t be bullied against teaching the truth about Chicago, U.S. history
Despite persistent concerns about safety and stability, and only about 25% of new safety agreement landed as delta surges, educators eager to return to school communities to teach honest history. 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28: Press availability at "Teach Truth"...
CTU lands vital school safety committees, but Mayor’s CPS team drags on settling full safety agreement
Educators eager to return to school communities — but flag ongoing concerns about safety and stability, with only about 25% of new safety agreement completed as delta variant drives Chicago caseload to nearly 500 cases/day. 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 23: Press...
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