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By Peter Martinez Chicago officials hold update on reopening schools Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson on Sunday insisted that teachers return to the classroom on Monday amid the heated situation between CPS and the union representing thousands of educators over the debate of resuming in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chicago Teachers Union has been telling teachers to stay remote, out of concern for safety during ...

Monday, February 1st 2021, 10:32 am By: CBS News CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson on Sunday insisted that teachers return to the classroom on Monday amid the heated situation between CPS and the union representing thousands of educators over the debate of resuming in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chicago Teachers Union has been telling teachers to stay remote, out of concern for safety during the pandemic. Therefore, t...

The Teachers Union has been battling with the city over the safety of returning to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

Parents caught in the middle as Chicago teachers battle the city Charlie De Mar © / Getty Images Chicago Teachers Union Votes To Defy In-Person Classroom Return With a strike looming, members of the Chicago Teachers Union were in cars on Saturday to show why they may not be in class on Monday. The union has been battling with the city over the safety of returning to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic, with the union arguing that its not safe for teachers to return unt...

Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Chicago Public Schools has canceled another day of in-person classes for preschool and special education students as it continues to negotiate over reopening all elementary schools with the Chicago Teachers Union. The district told families in an email sent Wednesday night not to send their children to schools Thursday. “Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leadership continues to direct their members who support pre-k and cluster programs to remain at home,” the email said. ...