Chicago Charter Schools Could Be Collateral Damage In Teacher Contract
Under the tentative agreement, there would be no increase in the number of charter schools authorized by CPS over the four years of the contract.
Sarah Karp
Reporter, Education
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Southwest Side Alderman Withdraws School Reorganization Plan
Ald. Matt O’Shea announced he will abandon part of a plan to reorganize schools after it was criticized as racially motivated.
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Deadline Deal: Teachers Strike Avoided With Late-Night Agreement
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools agreed to a new contract late Monday, avoiding a potential strike.
Teachers Prep For Potential Strike
A steady stream of teachers picked up signs Monday afternoon in preparation for a possible strike.
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Timeline: CPS, CTU Conflicts
A timeline of the events that lead up to a potential teacher strike on Tuesday.
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CPS Screening Process Discriminated Against Black Candidates
Chicago Public Schools have stopped using a screening process after a WBEZ investigation.
Parents Rally Against Charter School Cap
Charter school parents want their schools to be left out of the contract fight between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district.
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Chicago Teachers Union ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
A Chicago teacher on the union bargaining team is “cautiously optimistic” a deal will be reached before Tuesday’s strike date.
Former Governor Quinn Joining The Fight For An Elected School Board
Pat Quinn and activists claim that the rights of Chicago citizens are violated when the mayor appoints the city’s school board.
Declining Enrollment Pushes CPS To Lay Off More Teachers, Staff
District officials said enrollment declines are driving the decision to lay off 140 teachers and 100 support staff.
