Por: Chicago Sun Times Nation October 01, 2022
Chicago Teachers Union officials joined elected officials Friday evening to celebrate the renaming of the stretch of West Carroll Avenue in front of the union’s headquarters to Honorary Karen Lewis CTU way. Lewis, longtime president of the CTU, at age 67 after a yearslong battle with brain cancer.Those on hand Friday included former CTU president Jesse Sharkey, who had served as second-in-command to Lewis before taking over the top spot. He... + full article
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 29, 2022
The Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates has voted to endorse Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson for mayor, giving his candidacy a long expected stamp of approval — even though he has not yet announced his campaign. Johnson, a former teacher, has been jockeying for... + más
Low pay for child care teachers raises alarms: 'These are certainly grim statistics' | The Advocate
L.A. school district changes plan for expanded school year under teachers union pressure | Los Angeles Times
Chicago Sun Times USA Politics September 29, 2022
The Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families are so determined to defeat Mayor Lori Lightfoot, they’re endorsing a mayoral candidate who has not yet entered the race and refusing to wait for a bigger-name challenger who won’t say when he’ll make up his mind. With... + más
Chicago Teachers Union endorses Brandon Johnson for mayor, but he’s not in the race yet | Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles Times USA Nation September 28, 2022
Under pressure from the teachers union, Los Angeles school officials have changed their plan to create four optional acceleration days to boost student learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of taking place on Wednesdays at what the district had described as... + más
Why school teachers seem more willing to go on strike | CNN
The Root USA Crime September 24, 2022
Updated as of 9/16/2022 at 11:25 a.m. ETnnPieper Lewis, 17, was charged with the killing of her rapist and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to the man’s family, according to The Associated Press. A GoFundMe created in support of Lewis has raised nearly triple that... + más
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The Root USA Opinion September 24, 2022
Rae Lewis-Thornton has been living with HIV for 36 years and AIDS for 26, and she is a living, breathing symbol of strength, courage and determination. Throughout her life, she’s overcome abuse, neglect and a devastating diagnosis to become a political influencer and outspoken... + más
Yaa Simpson: Investing in Black-led community groups in Chicago area is critical to fighting HIV | Chicago Tribune
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10 WBNS USA Entertainment September 17, 2022
CHICAGO — Renowned jazz pianist, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87. Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like... + más
Emanuel Ax may be a classical music virtuoso, but sometimes he dreams of jazz | The Advocate
Christmas in September: Louisiana filmmaker shooting holiday movie in Baton Rouge area | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Politics September 17, 2022
Teachers for Louisiana’s youngest learners are plagued by low pay, high turnover and rising rates of depression, officials said Wednesday.Child care teachers are paid an average of $19,785 per year and most get no health or retirement benefits, according to the Early Childhood... + más
Louisiana has a teacher shortage. So why are 6,500 new educators waiting on paperwork? | The Advocate
Poll: Americans give health care system failing mark | 10 WBNS
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