President Stewart reacts to Mayor's comments on
grade-changing at some Chicago Public Schools
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"The teachers are not the problem; they are the victims. Last year, when the CTU surveyed our members about grade-changing, the results showed the pressure on them to change grades came from their superiors. The Mayor and the district need to stop blaming teachers for the misconduct of others. It is time for the district to investigate these allegations and to hold responsible those who are behind the misdeeds."
-President Marilyn Stewart
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Thanks to all the Chicago Teachers Union delegates that came to the delegates workshop held on March 6. The event was a wonderful success. Anyone with questions regarding the workshop should contact their field representative. |
President Stewart wants more funds for schools
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CTU President Marilyn Stewart spoke by phone on February 26 with Governor Pat Quinn to pledge her support for a state income tax increase to provide more funds for Illinois’ public schools, including those in Chicago. She also met with the Governor, along with other labor leaders, on March 1 and reiterated her position.
According to President Stewart, “Illinois has been negligent in its financial support for our public schools for too long. It’s time for legislators in Springfield to generate more revenue so our public schools can provide the type of quality education that the children of our state deserve.”
President Stewart said she will be lobbying legislators in the weeks ahead to encourage them to take action on an income tax increase during the current legislative session. |
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Ron Huberman announced that two more schools are removed from the list. Prescott school will not be closed and Marconi will not be consolidated. Click here to read more. |
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Chicago Teachers Union President Marilyn Stewart filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order against Chicago Public Schools, today, to prevent it from proceeding with its plans to reorganize several schools in violation of the Chicago TAP Memorandum of Understanding between CTU and the Board.
Click here to read the TRO.
Click here TAP complaint. |
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Some schools pulled from the list...click here to read President Stewart's statement.
The Chicago Teachers Union held an informational picket on February 10 in opposition of the latest proposed changes to 14 Chicago Public Schools...Click here to read more and see images from the action. |
Attention All Special Education Providers: |
The Chicago Teachers Union has been contacted by many Special Education providers with many issues regarding the new electronic E-IEP, as well as other special education concerns. We want to hear about these issues from the special education providers. Our committee has arranged a meeting to alert the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) at CPS about the increasing concerns of the rank-and-file.
The Union wants Special Education providers to send their questions or comments to:
Diane Blaszczyk, Special Education teacher and member of joint Board/Union Committee
Colleen Dykas, former Special Education teacher who is presently the Coordinator for the CTU Field Representatives
Mary McGuire, former Special Education teacher who is currently the CTU Recording Secretary |
Chicago Teachers Union President Marilyn Stewart
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Message from the President...
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