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By: Erica Clark
It’s the end of the school year, which should be a time of celebration. Instead, our school communities are thrown into chaos again, reeling from proposed budget cuts. Meanwhile, Gov. Pritzker and lawmakers in Springfield have yet to deliver the $2 Billion owed to Chicago students.
Students, parents, educators rally to save ChiArts renowned arts conservatory ChiArts students, parents and CTU educators rallied at the CPS Board of Education meeting this week to save the only pre-professional arts conservatory in the country that recruits novice students, 40% of whom come from low-income families across the city of Chicago. While CTU members […]
With one day left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers are about to pass a budget that shortchanges our students — again. The proposal on the table doesn't comply with Illinois' own evidence-based funding formula, doesn't raise enough revenue for schools and services, and doesn't show the courage this moment demands.
By: Erica Clark
Based on the recommendation of the Chicago Teachers Union’s Executive Board, its 600-member House of Delegates voted to endorse Hilario Dominguez for School Board President in the first-ever fully-elected school board race.
By: Erica Clark
As we wrap up the school year, we are pleased to share a wonderful summer opportunity for our students, courtesy of Mayor Brandon Johnson and the YMCA. The “Get Summer” program will offer free YMCA memberships to Chicago youth ages 12 - 18 through the end of August.
More CTU News ChiArts educators vote to strike if necessaray to support students, save school After students walked out (above), rallied, testified, and demanded that CPS invest in their school and their futures, ChiArts educators voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary to protect the programs their students love and deserve. They are fighting […]
More CTU News Speak out against budget cuts at CPS Budget Community Roundtables This month and next, CPS is hosting a series of Budget Community Roundtables to gather input from students, staff, families and community members. We are seeing devastating budget cuts in our schools—we need to turn out and fight back. Gov. Pritzker and […]
More CTU News Celebrate Juneteenth On Juneteenth, we honor the strength, resilience, and legacy of Black Americans on what has become a national celebration of Black history and liberation. As we stare down a racist, authoritarian in the White House trying to revive Jim Crow, it’s more important than ever to stand with our union […]
More CTU News CTU’s Davis Gates on the Supreme Court’s Decision Allowing States to Ban Transgender Student Athletes CTU’s Davis Gates on The Supreme Court Upholding Birthright Citizenship CTU statement on Supreme Court’s devastating TPS decision Celebrate Pride Month: Lorraine Hansberry July 5: South Side Pride Pride South Side is more than just a festival—it’s […]
By: Erica Clark
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates issued a statement In anticipation of the release of the Chicago Public Schools proposed budget that is said to include five furlough days, up to a thousand layoffs, and a plan to leave current vacancies unfilled.
