The Chicago Teachers Union’s elected delegates on Wednesday night voted unanimously to schedule a strike authorization vote for late this month.
CTU Sets Strike Vote for Late September
Teacher Contract Talks Continue As Threat of Strike Looms
As Payton teachers returned to school this week to prep for the first day of classes on Tuesday, leaders of their union continued to negotiate with the City of Chicago over a new contract.
Payton Welcomes 11 New Teachers
Payton’s faculty will feature 11 new teachers this school year, two of whom are Payton alumni.
Teachers Endeavor To Create Equitable Classes
A number of Payton teachers have led a push this school year to achieve greater equity in their students’ learning experiences.
Payton Teachers Demonstrate In Support of Striking LA Educators
Payton teachers held a brief “walk-in” demonstration in front of school on Thursday morning in a show of solidarity with striking Los Angeles public school teachers.
After Allegations Oust Two Teachers, A Changed Payton Moves Onward
Two Payton teachers were removed last spring for alleged inappropriate conduct with students, impacting the Payton community in myriad ways.
Should Teachers Be Armed to Prevent School Shootings?
In the wake of February’s massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, Payton students and faculty shared their thoughts on whether arming teachers would be a proper way to prevent school shootings from happening in the future.
