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Thousands in US join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ May Day protest and economic blackout

Walkouts, marches and other gatherings planned for ‘May Day Strong’ demonstrations across the country

The Guardian - US

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’

Actions expected to exceed 3,000 as unions and groups expand protests inspired by Minnesota ICE crackdown

The Guardian - US

Rapper Rhymefest on Trump, Kanye and David Cameron: ‘There’s a political realignment happening in the US’

Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith co-wrote some of Ye’s biggest hits. Now he’s plunging into the vipers’ pit that is Chicago city politics

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Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast discusses labor, faith and the future

The 38th annual event honored Romel Ferguson, a minister and the Chicago Teachers Union operations manager.

Chicago Sun-Times

Whoops! Mistakes, we’ve made a few in our 75-year history

The Sun-Times has had its share of doozies, from wrongly declaring Ford would be Reagan’s running mate to accidentally publishing an obituary for the Chicago Teachers Union president before she died.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson’s Board of Ed looks to move away from school choice, toward neighborhood schools

This would be a radical departure for a school system built around allowing parents to choose where their children attend. But it would be a welcome change for public education advocates.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s public schools need a ‘Green New Deal’ to modernize aging buildings

To address the breadth and depth of the need to remediate outdated schools at a time of worsening weather extremes, Chicago needs an estimated $30 billion, two educators write.

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Chicago Teachers Union Boss Sends Son to Private School

Stacy Davis Gates, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, previously said school choice is for "racists."

Reason

CTU president defends sending her son to private school, calling it a result of ‘unfair choices’ for South Side families

The Chicago Teachers Union leader is facing backlash for the move. She says it represents a stark statement about disinvestment in public schools.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teachers reach contract agreement at Chicago art-focused school to avert strike

The teachers union and the school’s board of directors finalized a deal after more than a year of negotiations.

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Teachers at Chicago art-focused school set strike deadline

The staff at the Humboldt Park high school announced a Sept. 6 strike deadline at a Wednesday rally.

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Johnson quotes Tupac, dances around questions about health chief’s firing

The mayor was asked about Dr. Allison Arwady’s claim of being dismissed without meeting Johnson face to face. Johnson quoted slain rapper Tupac.

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New summer program for students tours Chicago pollution hotspots

A summer environmental justice class for high schoolers delves into the complicated dynamic between environment, race and power.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS’ special-education leader steps down

The change comes a week after the Chicago Teachers Union took a vote of no confidence in department chief Stephanie Jones and demanded she resign for “dismal failures to protect the district’s most vulnerable students.”

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Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to Chicago Public Schools

CPS employees will get same benefit already available to other city workers beginning with 2023-24 school year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Community schools can make a big difference for Chicago’s youth

Studies show that community schools — with activities and resources for students and families — improve student outcomes. Ideally, every Chicago public school would be a community school, Stacy Davis-Gates of the Chicago Teachers Union writes.

Chicago Tribune

With Brandon Johnson at the helm, big shifts are ahead for Chicago Public Schools

CHICAGO — After beating eight other candidates to become Chicago’s next mayor, buoyed by more than $2 million in support from the Chicago Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson will take the helm of Chicago Public Schools with his inauguration May 15 — embarking on a four-year term that will see Illinois’…

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

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In the Chicago Mayoral Race, the Teachers Union Is the Real Winner

The union "has an outsized impact on working families who have no other choice on where to send their children...that power, combined with a mayor who is essentially a wholly owned subsidiary, would make them a dangerous force," says one former Chicago Public Schools executive.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral race

“Chicago, how the heck are you?” Johnson called out, upon taking the stage at the Grand Horizon Ballroom, 2121 S. Prairie Ave., to claim victory. “Tonight is the gateway to a new future for our city.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Pastor William Hall to replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer in 6th ward; Officer Peter Chico wins in the Southeast Side’s 10th

Six candidates were competing in the runoff to replace retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th), Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10th) and Ald. Howard Brookins Jr. (21st).

The Independent UK

Chicago chooses between progressive, moderate for mayor

Chicago voters are choosing a new mayor to lead the heavily Democratic city

Salon

Will Chicago elect school privatizer?

Vallas is running on his educational record in Philly and New Orleans — but some parents say it was disastrous

The Guardian - US

‘Black labor v white wealth’: can a progressive win Chicago’s mayoral election?

The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election

Chicago Sun-Times

Vallas says he’s running for mayor because ‘our house is on fire’

“Our downtown is half-vacant, a ghost town in the middle of the workweek. Our schools have lost a year of learning or more. Test scores have plummeted. Every public agency is facing a financial cliff,” Vallas told the City Club of Chicago.

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