The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations.
CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
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Podcast “Demystifying the Transgender Journey” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility with Six-Episode Spotlight
Groundbreaking show fosters understanding, dismantles myths, and amplifies transgender voices.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s push to allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees faces uphill climb in Springfield
A key policy proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that would allow some community colleges to offer four-year degrees has failed to gain traction.
Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation
When a protester was caught on video in January at a New York rally against Israel, only her eyes were visible between a mask and headscarf. But days later, photos of her entire face, along with her name and employer, were circulated online.
Assistant teachers, library assistants at Francis W. Parker School unionize
A majority of assistant teachers and library assistants at Francis W. Parker School, announced their intention to unionize.
Tentative agreement between CTU and CPS could be reached next week
Almost a year’s worth of bargaining between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools could culminate in a tentative agreement Monday.
Grant for books in Spanish at Oak Lawn Community High School to help students ‘see themselves in what they read,’
Funding for new books in Spanish in the Oak Lawn Community High School library help “meet the needs of our community,” educators say.
Chicago Public Schools and teachers union close to contract deal after year of tough negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is close to a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on an agreement, according to district chief Pedro Martinez.
Dolton 148 Board defends salary increase for superintendent making $450,000
Some Dolton Elementary School District 148 Board members say they opposed hikes to Superintendent Kevin Nohelty’s $450,000 salary.
Five years since start of pandemic, Aurora school districts talk technology, mental health and lessons learned
Since the pandemic, schools have adopted new technology, some COVID-era changes persist and student mental health has come to the forefront.