Chicago Teachers Union Defies Reopening Order

The Chicago Teachers Union is defying reopening orders, leading to a conflict with the Chicago Public Schools. The district wants to reopen schools for 71,000 students, citing declining grades and attendance, especially among Black and Hispanic students. The union prefers a phased reopening aligned with vaccinations. Teachers are eligible for vaccines, but full vaccination may take months. Negotiations continue, with CPS previously threatening pay cuts and access restrictions for non-compliance.

What is the main reason the Chicago Public Schools want to reopen classrooms?

• To comply with state regulations

• To reduce the workload on teachers

• To improve students' grades and attendance

• To increase school funding

How many students are expected to return to classrooms on February 1st?

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 71,000

• 50,000

What is the teachers union's main concern regarding the reopening?

• Student transportation issues

• Alignment with vaccination schedules

• Lack of classroom resources

• Increased workload

When does the Chicago School District expect to receive its own vaccine supply?

• End of April

• Late March

• Mid February

• Early January

What actions has CPS threatened to take against teachers who refuse to return to in-person teaching?

• Dock their pay and cut off virtual teaching access

• Increase their workload

• Provide additional training

• Transfer them to different schools