Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
The teachers union rejection of the report opens the door for a strike as soon as March following the 30-day cooling-off ...
Chicago Public Schools security video shows Secret Service trying to enter city's Hamline School
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools officials had a calm, seemingly friendly conversation with two U.S. Secret Service agents ...
CPS security video shows Secret Service trying to enter Chicago’s Hamline School
Chicago Public Schools officials had a calm, seemingly friendly conversation with two U.S. Secret Service agents outside ...
Chicago: North suburban schools prepare for potential immigration raids
North suburban school districts, as well as Oakton College in the north suburbs, are communicating with students about ...
Chicago Public Schools and teachers union continue haggling over a new contract. What’s settled and what’s next?
After nearly nine months of bargaining, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have yet to settle a new, ...
CPS, independent arbitrator agree the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract, CPS says
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead “confirmed the district's severe financial constraints.” ...
CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith
State law now calls for Chicago Public Schools to be run by a CEO. Smith is pushing for CPS to be led by a superintendent.
Fact-finder report released for Chicago Public Schools, teachers; union contract negotiations
An independent auditor has released its fact-finder report amid contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the ...
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Chicago Public Schools Launches Long-Awaited Site to Show How Schools Are Doing
Still, CPS leaders say the launch of the new dashboards is an important start. They can be a handy tool as the members of a ...
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, negotiations to continue
CHICAGO — Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations hit a snag after the union rejected an arbitrator’s findings. “We have ...
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
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Federal grant uncertainty adds to Chicago schools' stress
As Chicago Public Schools tries to get its fiscal house in order, it faces management turmoil, risks to federal funding and ...