Division over Potential May 1 CPS School Closure Puts Local, State Officials at Odds

Chicago mayor says, ‘May 1 is happening,’ despite pushback from CPS CEO

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday that “May 1 is happening,” signaling his support for the nationwide day of protest as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to urge the school district to cancel classes so that students and staff…

Division over potential May 1 CPS school closure puts local, state officials at odds

Chicago Public Schools are expected to remain open on May 1, International Workers' Day, despite the Chicago Teachers Union demand that classes be canceled for that day.

CPS parents seek answers ahead of May 1st protests

May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too.

Civics Teacher and CTU member Froylan Jimenez: Why I choose to teach in CPS on May Day – Chicago Tribune*

"Keeping CPS schools open on May 1 is not a contract violation; it is not in any way opposing workers’ rights. It is perfectly acceptable to honor this labor holiday by having children attend classes and having labor and civic actions on the same day."

Froylan Jimenez: Why I choose to teach in CPS on May Day

Many teachers see the Chicago Teachers Union's "Civic Day of Action" as an extreme political request that is not in students' best interests.