Chicago Teachers To Vote Tuesday On CPS Reopening Deal
This moves CPS closer to offering in-person classes, but the governing body of the teachers union didn’t endorse the deal.
This moves CPS closer to offering in-person classes, but the governing body of the teachers union didn’t endorse the deal.
Some Chicago Public Schools students could be back in classrooms as early as Thursday.
Lewis revitalized the Chicago Teachers Union and helped inspire unions and teachers across the country to fight for quality public schools.
The deal calls for a delay in the phased-in reopening of classes as some staff get vaccinated and establishes a school closing health metric.
“Our decision needs to be respected,” said one mother who wants to send her children back to school in-person.
Another showdown is set for Monday if CPS preschool staff don’t return to schools. CPS says it gave CTU its final offer for a reopening deal.
The mayor demands a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union by the end of Thursday, raising the stakes and the odds of a teachers strike.
Miguel Cardona pledged to offer clear guidance and expanded virus testing, and called for teachers to be prioritized in vaccine rollout plans.
With demand high and supply limited, Chicago teachers scramble to find appointments as the fierce debate over school reopening continues.
Classes won’t begin until at least Monday as CPS extends a cooling off period “for the final time” through Thursday for more negotiations.