By Hadli Joyce, Contributor
“I went to Depaul University in Chicago. I am from the north suburbs, Wilmette, Illinois, so I went to New Trier High School.” […] Continue reading Meet Payton’s new math teacher: Ms. Haider
Chicago Public Schools on Thursday announced major changes in its grading system for the remainder of the school year, causing confusion and dismay among Payton students who had hoped that the current system — in which assignments can help, but never hurt, a student’s letter grade — would continue. Continue reading CPS Overhauls Grading for Remote Learning
Today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered all Illinois schools closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the academic year. But we wish the state would at least wait and see what conditions are in May before making a definitive decision. Continue reading EDITORIAL: Decision to End School Year Prudent But Premature
Developments from Day 6 of the strike. Continue reading Strike Coverage: Day 6
Striking public school teachers took to the streets of downtown Chicago Wednesday morning, marking day five of cancelled classes with a massive rally designed to pressure Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she delivered her first budget address at City Hall. Continue reading Striking Teachers Take to the Streets As Lightfoot Offers First City Budget
Classes were canceled for a fourth straight school day Tuesday as the CTU/SEIU strike continued. Continue reading Photos from Payton: Day 4 of CTU/SEIU Strike
Payton members of the Chicago Teachers Union and Service Employees International Union marched to Lake Shore Drive today as part of day three of their ongoing strike. Continue reading CTU Strike Drags Into Second Week, With No End in Sight
Payton teachers returned to the picket line outside school Friday morning as the CTU strike entered its second day. Continue reading Payton Teachers Back at Picket Line for Day 2
Classes and after-school activities will be cancelled for all CPS students on Thursday in anticipation of a teacher strike authorization Wednesday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said this morning. Continue reading CLASSES CANCELLED THURSDAY: Lightfoot Throws Down the Gauntlet Ahead of Planned Strike
Chicago Teachers Union members voted overwhelmingly this week to authorize a strike if a contract deal is not reached soon. Continue reading CTU Votes to Authorize Strike
