The pandemic-related tensions between Chicago’s school district and teachers union are boiling over. Chicago Public Schools says the Chicago Teachers Union’s January 24 vote to not teach in-person classes until teachers are vaccinated is potentially “an illegal strike.” “Our collective bargaining agreement includes a no-strike clause, and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board has ruled a strike of this nature…
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Why Lock Out Remote Teachers Teaching Only Remote Students?
The teacher who remained home was prevented from doing her job, and no substitute was provided.
Chicago Unheard Will Not Be Intimidated by Anyone
Chicago Unheard’s editorial decisions will not be influenced by attempts to intimidate and bully us into presenting only the points of view certain powerful readers want to hear.
Reopen Schools and Free the Hostages, Our Children
So, the Chicago Teachers Union has decided to defy City Hall. Members are bucking the Chicago Public Schools’ plan to gradually open schools for PreK-8 students and provide parents the choice of their children returning to school or continuing to learn remotely. CTU continues its sad conduct, allowing children and working families to bear the brunt of the pandemic for…
A Former Teacher Notes Disturbing Parallels Between Police Unions and Teacher Unions
I applaud teacher unions for speaking out against abusive police officers in schools, but I hope they will go a step further and consider how their own policies make it hard for every child to have the great teacher they deserve.
Before Others Replicate Chicago’s Teacher Contract, Let’s See the Impact on Kids
Chicago’s new teacher contract contains proposals permeating our nation’s public school systems. But are they good for kids?
I’m a Chicago Teacher and I Want You to Challenge Me, Not Honk for Me
I am a teacher. I care about my students and work really hard. I have spent my entire 14-year career working in urban schools, and wouldn’t change it for anything. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, allow me to share some of my unpopular opinions. Here’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately, in light of…
Here’s How Chicago Stacks Up on Teacher Prep Time
Teacher prep time may be the final hurdle in contract negotiations between the city and the Chicago Teachers Union. If the teachers’ demand is met, Chicago would lead the nation in elementary teacher prep time.