Monthly Archives: June 2009

published at 4:25 pm Thursday, June 11, 2009

CORE Supports Teachers at Prescott Elementary

On Tuesday, June 19th, CORE came out to support the teachers at Prescott Elementary School (1632 W. Wrightwood Ave.) in their demonstration against principal Erin Roche. Background Details Can Be Found Here.

Topics: Outreach
published at 7:59 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Advance Illinois Event Time Change

Apparently, Arne Duncan follows the CORE Twitter. He was slated to speak at a luncheon for Advance Illinois. After we announced that we were planning on “welcoming” him back to town outside of the event, the group decided to change the luncheon to a breakfast. This should be no problem as teachers are used to [...]

Topics: Events
published at 11:13 am Monday, June 8, 2009

CORE to Discuss School Closings with the Progressive Democrats of America Tonight

Chicago Public Schools Closings: The REAL Story The Progressive Democrats of America welcome CORE members Norine Gutekanst, Karen Lewis and Jackson Potter to their June meeting to discuss Renaissance 2010. When: Monday, June 8, 2009 Time: 7 pm, meeting, (6:30 pm, socialize) Where: Brehon’s Pub, 731 N. Wells, Chicago (Corner Superior and Wells)

Topics: Alerts / News
published at 11:09 am Monday, June 8, 2009

CORE’s Ongoing Campaign Against the “20 Day Rule”

CORE is organizing a campaign against the “20-Day Rule” that has been implemented for years in the Chicago Public Schools. The rule allows schools to open or close positions as late as the twentieth day of the school year. Many students are left without a teacher for the first weeks of school while some teachers [...]

Topics: Alerts / News
published at 9:36 am Saturday, June 6, 2009

CORE Twitter Featured on District 299, Begins Dialogue on House of Delegates

The Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates is the supreme decision-making body of the CTU. However, this has been a record year in the erosion of the power of that body.  Over the course of the 2008-2009 school year the membership of the CTU has witnessed so many cancellations, preemptions, and early adjournments that a [...]

Topics: Outreach