Chicago Teachers Union shaping CPS board and policy
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Updated nov 4
The latest in this situation
- CTU backed Biggs for school board, using a political strategy involving Donald Trump.
- The race outcome is viewed as a referendum on Brandon Johnson.
- CTA endorsement supports Biggs' bid for Chicago school board leadership.
- Ayala receives donations from charter school advocates while the CTU endorses Lozano in Chicago.
- Johnson appoints Zaccor to CPS board; CTU endorses Zaccor and aligns with the board.
How it started
Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.
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What happened
Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Mayor Johnson appoints a Pope to the CPS board, continuing political involvement in school governance.1 source
Johnson appoints Zaccor to CPS board; CTU endorses Zaccor and aligns with the board.1 source
- The Chicago Teachers Union has backed candidates who are shaping policy within Chicago Public Schools.Sub-event
CTU funded Johnson's campaign, while Biggs secured union backing.1 source
- Jessica Biggs is contending for leadership of the Chicago Public Schools district board.Sub-event
CTU backs Johnson's political future and re-election bid.1 source
Johnson's foot soldiers are in the union1 source
Candidates for school board races are showing divergence.1 source
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CTU backed Johnson's mayoral election bid, while Urban Center challenged incumbents' petitions.1 source
CTU members are involved in school board elections, supported by Brandon Johnson.1 source
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The entities involved
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Brandon Johnson
American football player (born 1998)
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Chicago Teachers Union
labor union for public school faculty and staff in Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Public Schools
Public school system of the municipal government of Chicago, Illinois
Related events
- CTU requested more funding for Chicago Public Schools, amidst ongoing political and union issues in Chicago.
- Political battles over Chicago Public Schools intensify as Jessica Biggs wins a race and funding groups challenge the CTU's influence.
- Michael Sacks is heavily funding the Common Ground Collective, an organization that advocates for independently run charter schools and is opposed to the Chicago Teachers Union.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- wbez.org
- wbez.org
- suntimes.com
- wlsam.com
- suntimes.com
- foxnews.com
- suntimes.comChicago’s mayoral campaign revs up as circulation of nominating petitions starts
- hpherald.comUnion representing Chicago school support staff makes Board of Education endorsements
- suntimes.com
- chicagotribune.com