Education

Law

Illinois judge blocks school mask mandate, state plans to appeal

In a ruling issued Friday, Judge Raylene Grischow also determined that several more of Pritzker's emergency orders, including one that mandates vaccinations for school employees, are “null and void.”

Education

Illinois among states with largest drops in graduation rate

The trend of increasing course failures and graduation rate drops was nationwide, but Illinois is listed among the worst.

Education

CTU leaders give city their blessing to resume in-person classes on Wednesday

Neither side disclosed further details Monday evening, but the deal would have students in class Wednesday and teachers a day earlier.

Education

CTU vs. CPS fight hangs over students for a 2nd week

Both sides have filed complaints to a state labor board, but yet another extended dispute continues to hang over students.

Education

Schools to shut for 3rd day as union debate rages

If you include the one-day work stoppage in 2016, this is the 5th contentious work stoppage within the last 10 years between the CTU and CPS, and the 4th within the last 6 years.

Education

Classes canceled for 2nd day after no agreement with CTU

White House press secretary Jen Psaki, echoing President Joe Biden a day earlier, said Wednesday that the country is better equipped now to make sure schools can safely open, “including in Chicago."

Education

CTU walks out on schools again

For the 3rd time in a little over 2 years, the Chicago Teacher's Union has walked away from teaching kids in schools.

Education

CPS to cancel classes tomorrow if CTU votes remote tonight

CTU has characterized the vote as a return to remote instruction, but CPS called it a walkout. Martinez said buildings would remain open regardless, but classes would be canceled if CTU votes to go remote.

Education

CPS and CTU prepping for another battle

The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.

Education

UI/UIC, Northwestern, and DePaul announce plans to briefly go remote in January

Despite reported student vaccination rates of 95% and students reporting depression, suicidal thoughts, and overdoses at all-time highs, some area universities are already announcing more plans for remote learning.

U.S. News

Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok

Schools in states including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, and Montana said Thursday there would be an increased police presence because of the threats.

Opinion & Comment

Opinion: In the wake of sex abuse scandal, CPS prioritizes open restrooms

Despite being the adults in the room, CPS administrators once again choose politics over maturity.