Chicago Public Schools cancels classes Monday for fourth day in a row

[brooklynite]

Source: Chicago Tribune

Chicago Public Schools canceled classes for the fourth school day in a row as Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union continued negotiating on a potential reopening of city schools.

“Out of fairness and consideration for parents who need to prepare, classes will be canceled again Monday,” Lightfoot tweeted late Sunday. “Although we have been negotiating hard throughout the day, there has not been sufficient progress for us to predict a return to class tomorrow.”

Earlier in the day, CTU tweeted, “The Union wants to reassure the parents and guardians of Chicago that we will remain at the bargaining table until we reach an agreement that will return us all to in-person learning safely and equitably.”

In the morning, Lightfoot accused the Chicago Teachers Union of abandoning “kids and their families” but said she remains “hopeful” an agreement can be reached to reopen schools Monday.

Read more: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-public-schools-teachers-union-monday-classes-20220109-ljal2v564jc2jmqfqy4oumvgbq-story.html

[The Magistrate]

1. Lightfoot Is Going To Lose This, Sir

Before the teacher's vote, attendance was running about three fifths at best. Parents are voting with their children's feet. The sooner she agrees to allow a remote option, and to accept aid the state offered months ago, the better for anyone.

She has been a disaster as Mayor. People who are determined to show how tough they are bolix things up every time.