Saber-Rattling Grows In Chicago Teachers Contract Fight
The teachers union accuses CPS of peddling in “misleading half-truths” while CPS says CTU isn’t bringing a sense of urgency to negotiations.
The teachers union accuses CPS of peddling in “misleading half-truths” while CPS says CTU isn’t bringing a sense of urgency to negotiations.
More high schoolers are earning college credit than ever before, exposing them to college early but also raising questions about quality.
Union members will take a strike authorization vote starting Sept. 24 if there’s no deal by then. The earliest strike date would be Oct. 7.
From a potential teachers strike, to declining enrollment, to possible changes to school ratings, WBEZ highlights issues to key an eye on.
Nearly 63% of elementary students met national norms in reading and 57% did in math. This comes amid questions about the use of this test.
The CTU rejected contract terms recommended by an outside lawyer Monday, opening the door to a strike on Sept. 26 if there’s no deal by then.
A good news budget includes repairs across the city, but also pain for schools losing students and major debt for the school district.
The Chicago teachers strike is over. Explore how bargaining played out.
The Chicago Teachers Union sent a letter to members bashing the recommendations from the “factfinder” reviewing contract negotiations.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s first CPS spending plan looks to repair schools, but in many ways isn’t different than past budgets.