Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are nearing an agreement on COVID-19 safety measures for the new school year as union officials consider a district offer that could provide stability for staff and families this winter.
The district and teachers union have negotiated all summer in hopes of avoiding the contentious battles of the past two years over pandemic safety. In both cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot refused teachers’ efforts to continue working from home at the height of the virus’ spread through the city.
