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CatalystChicago

  1. Strike authorization vote to start Wednesday: The Chicago Teachers Union officials will kick off a strike-author... bit.ly/LgrdWg about 6 hours ago via twitterfeed
  2. The union has set no end date but says it will vote "until there is a clear result." about 12 hours ago via TweetCaster for Android
  3. Among teachers' issues - lack of air conditioning, lack of arts funds, teachers could be forced to supervise recess w/o longer day funding. about 12 hours ago via TweetCaster for Android
  4. Vote will be held on Wednesday June 6th. about 13 hours ago via TweetCaster for Android
  5. Union is expected to hold vote over multiple days, to maximize teacher participation. No details yet - press conference has not begun. about 13 hours ago via TweetCaster for Android
  6. At @ctulocal1 press conference. Union expected to announce timing of strike vote, which will happen before end of school year. about 13 hours ago via TweetCaster for Android
  7. In the News: CTU accuses CPS of 'grant fraud': While the Tribune was reporting that a $35 million federal grant ... bit.ly/M7bue6 about 20 hours ago via twitterfeed
  8. Youth Connection: No plans to close campuses for now: Board members of Youth Connection Charter School have put ... bit.ly/KOuInJ 8:16 PM May 31st via twitterfeed
  9. Now more than ever, Catalyst needs your support. Join us as a member today! catalyst-chicago.org/become-catalys… 10:11 AM May 31st via web
  10. In the News: A distaste for making teacher ratings public: The Obama administration's push to make student test ... bit.ly/L9HUT8 10:03 AM May 31st via twitterfeed
  11. Youth Connection charter set to fire teachers, union cries foul: Two days after staff at Youth Connection Leader... bit.ly/L6J81z 3:47 PM May 30th via twitterfeed
  12. Report sheds light on graduation rates for English learners: Researchers from the University of Chicago Consorti... bit.ly/LJ4wMX 11:40 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  13. Make 'executive function' a priority in early education policy: At preschool, Kevin finishes his drawing of a tr... bit.ly/L5XWxm 11:40 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  14. In the News: Layoffs at 4 charter schools: Teachers, administrators and staff at four Chicago charter schools ar... bit.ly/KcbQSb 5:20 AM May 30th via twitterfeed
  15. At Dyett, will phase-out lead to early closure?: Closing high schools in Chicago has historically resulted in un... bit.ly/M2bKOe 7:35 AM May 29th via twitterfeed
  16. In the News: Pro-charter passage stripped from tests: The Scantron Corporation, a national testing company, has ... bit.ly/KCk7vX 7:35 AM May 29th via twitterfeed
  17. School closing, turnaround lawsuit dismissed: In a victory for CPS, a judge has dismissed for the second time a ... bit.ly/MDX7x9 4:00 PM May 25th via twitterfeed
  18. In the News: Why one teacher marched: In a letter to the editor, a Chicago teacher explains why he participated ... bit.ly/Lhmea6 5:24 AM May 25th via twitterfeed
  19. Child-care cuts smaller, advocates still fight: A budget passed by the Illinois Senate would cut child care subs... bit.ly/KjP083 3:20 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  20. In the News: CTU rally gets city's attention: In an impressive show of force and fighting spirit, the Chicago Te... bit.ly/LtNLV1 8:29 AM May 24th via twitterfeed
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