Chicago teachers union votes to return to remote learning due to COVID-19 surge
Chicago’s teachers union voted on Tuesday to return to remote learning amid a new surge in coronavirus cases, forcing classes to be canceled on Wednesday, district officials said.
The vote was approved by 73% of the union’s members, calling for no in-class learning until “cases substantially subside” or union leaders approve an agreement for safety protocols with the district.
The Chicago school district is the nation’s third-largest. Students in the district had just returned to classes on Monday after a two-week winter break.
“This decision was made with a heavy heart and a singular focus on student and community safety,” the union said in a statement late Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools officials had insisted on keeping schools open for in-person classes, saying remote instruction during the pandemic has been disastrous for children’s learning and mental health. – READ MORE
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