CTU Tries To Stop Closing Of 4 South Side High Schools And 1 Elementary School

CTU Tries To Stop Closing Of 4 South Side High Schools And 1 Elementary School

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The Chicago Teachers Union says closing four South Side high schools and one elementary school would violate their contract. The latest contract says that the school district can only close schools that aren’t meeting graduation requirements. The CTU says, even though offerings may be thin, these schools are able to meet graduation requirements.