Jackson said she formally reached out to CTU last week to begin the process of returning high school students back to the classroom and expect to meet later this week. CPS officials said a joint task force is being created with the union.
Officials also announced the opening of three new high school learning hub locations in March:
Richards Career Academy High School (60 students)
George H. Corliss High School (60 students)
William H. Wells Community Academy High School (50 students)
According to CPS, community-based organizations will staff and manage the learning hubs. Officials added that only students enrolled at the three high schools will be eligible to enroll in the hubs.
The Chicago Board of Education is set to vote Wednesday on a new policy that would allow Chicago Public Schools to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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