BREAKING: Classes for Chicago Public Schools are canceled on Wednesday after the Chicago Teachers Union voted Tuesday night in favor of switching to remote learning.
and demand remote learning, classes would be canceled on Wednesday, Jan. 5 – a decision that will affect thousands of families.
"Unfortunately tonight CTU leadership is compelling its membership to harm hundreds of thousands of Chicago families who rely upon CPS for their daily needs. For their education, for their nutrition, for their safety," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.Both the mayor and CPS officials said they are confident schools are safe for students and teachers. They said at-home learning has been devastating to children's education and mental health.
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union feel not enough has been done to protect them during this omicron surge and say they have a list of demands if they’ll remain in the classroom. "There is no evidence our schools are unsafe. There’s no widespread issues of safety in our schools," said Martinez. "I've been to our schools. Our children are wearing their masks. Why? Because they want to be there in person."CTU vice president Stacy Davis Gates on the union's looming vote on whether to work remotely
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