Chicago School Board Grapples with Charter School Closures and CTU Contract Negotiations
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: In a recent Chicago School Board meeting, discussions revolved around the impending closure of seven schools within the Ascend charter school network and the ongoing contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The board explored potential responses to the charter closures, while union representatives highlighted the urgency of finalizing a new contract, emphasizing its implications for educational quality and staff welfare.
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Pedro Martinez
School Board Officials:
Sean B. Harden, Mary Gardner, Olga Bautista, Michilla Blaise, Debby Pope, Frank Niles Thomas
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/12/2024
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Recording Published:
12/12/2024
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Duration:
301 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Highly Noteworthy
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State:
Illinois
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County:
Cook County
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Towns:
Addison Township, Bedford Park, Bensenville, Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cicero, Des Plaines, Dixmoor, Dolton, Elk Grove Township, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Leyden, Lyons Township, Maine (Cook), Norwood Park, Riverdale, Rosemont, Schiller Park, Stickney Township, Stickney Village, Thornton Township, Wood Dale, Worth Township
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