Chicago Public Schools in Session on May 1 with Field Trips to Union Park Rally Provided

Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day on May 1 to one focused on civic engagement, student

Chicago Teachers Union, CPS agree to “day of civic action” on May Day – CBS2 (Chicago)

According to the union, CTU and CPS signed an agreement that includes the district providing buses for field trips so students and teachers can attend a May Day rally in Union Park. The union said the agreement also include a pledge from CPS that there will be no retaliation against any staff or students who participate in May Day, and that the district agreed that future May Days that fall during the work week be teacher-directed professional d…

Chicago Public Schools in session on May 1 with field trips to Union Park rally provided

Chicago Public Schools will be in session on May 1, International Workers' Day, with classes focused on civic engagement and student voice, and a 1 p.m. rally at Union Park.

CPS students need more time in classroom, not May Day off

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May 1 classes stay in session as CPS, CTU turn day into civic action event

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

CTU says CPS agreed to declare May 1 a 'Day of Civic Action,' will bus students to May Day rallies

The agreement also says that class will be in session, but that CPS cannot “retaliate against” staff who take the day off to participate in civic activities.