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Austin families uttered a sign of relief Thursday with the news that the Chicago Teachers Union had suspended its 11 day-strike and that classes for about 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students will resume Friday. Earlier this week, union delegates voted 364 to 242 to approve the 41-page, five-year agreement.
Marchanelle Flowers, who teaches at Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, and Samiena Singleton, who teaches at Howe Elementary School, were honored earlier this year during CPS’ teacher appreciation week.
The Westside Health Authority’s Good Neighbor Campaign honored the work being done by first responders and teachers. In all, five teachers and two first responders were celebrated at the May 14th event.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis announced the tentative contract agreement late Monday night.
Teachers could be out of the classroom as early as Oct. 11 if talks between the Chicago Teachers Union and officials aren’t successful.
Chicago Public Radio interviewed students at the Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy, who worry the situation will hurt their chances of getting into college.
DePriest has earned numerous academic awards and last year, a first-grade instructor received the Golden Apple Award honoring exceptional teaching (pictured).
Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson says the growing shortage of black teachers, especially black men, is an issue in the nation’s schools.
With teachers still picketing on day four, residents wait for an agreement that will allow kids to go back to school.
Chicago West Community Music Center teachers and students participated in a series of musical performances and art projects with Santo Andre residents of low-income housing complexes.