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Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as members of the Chicago Teachers Union continue to negotiate the high school reopening plan.
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Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as members of the Chicago Teachers Union continue to negotiate the high school reopening plan.

Protesting CPS’ reopening plan

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Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as members of the Chicago Teachers Union continue to negotiate the high school reopening plan.
Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as members of the Chicago Teachers Union continue to negotiate the high school reopening plan.
Bogan High School teacher Marilen Corres joins colleagues in a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School.
Bogan High School teacher Marilen Corres joins colleagues in a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School.
Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate the high school reopening plan.
Chicago Public Schools teachers stage a teach-out on April 15, 2021, outside Benito Juarez High School, as the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate the high school reopening plan.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group marches from City Hall to CPS headquarters to submit a list of demands to improve in-person and remote learning on Feb. 24, 2021.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group marches from City Hall to CPS headquarters to submit a list of demands to improve in-person and remote learning on Feb. 24, 2021.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group marches to CPS headquarters on Feb. 24, 2021, with a list of demands to enhance in-person and remote learning.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group marches to CPS headquarters on Feb. 24, 2021, with a list of demands to enhance in-person and remote learning.
Natasha Erskine, a Chicago Public Schools parent of a high school senior, at a news conference in front of City Hall before marching to CPS headquarters on Feb. 24, 2021.
Natasha Erskine, a Chicago Public Schools parent of a high school senior, at a news conference in front of City Hall before marching to CPS headquarters on Feb. 24, 2021.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools gather at City Hall before marching to CPS headquarters to submit a list of demands to improve in-person and remote learning on Feb. 24, 2021.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools gather at City Hall before marching to CPS headquarters to submit a list of demands to improve in-person and remote learning on Feb. 24, 2021.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group in front of CPS headquarters to present a list of demands regarding in-person and remote learning.
A Chicago Public Schools parents group in front of CPS headquarters to present a list of demands regarding in-person and remote learning.
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents in front of CPS headquarters, Feb. 24, 2021.
A group of Chicago Public Schools parents in front of CPS headquarters, Feb. 24, 2021.
Michael Smith, left, and Jackson Potter, members of the Chicago Teachers Union executive board, stage a “teach-out” Jan. 21, 2021, at Seward Communication Arts Academy in Chicago to protest Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan.
Lloyd Elementary teachers Jasmine Kummer, left, and Sonia Turcios decorate a vehicle before a Chicago Teachers Union caravan rally for safe schools through the Little Village neighborhood on Jan. 19, 2021.
Lloyd Elementary teachers Jasmine Kummer, left, and Sonia Turcios decorate a vehicle before a Chicago Teachers Union caravan rally for safe schools through the Little Village neighborhood on Jan. 19, 2021.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Emily Walker, center, rallies against CPS' reopening plan with fellow Chicago Teachers Union members outside Jungman Elementary School in the Pilsen neighborhood on Jan. 18, 2021.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Emily Walker, center, rallies against CPS’ reopening plan with fellow Chicago Teachers Union members outside Jungman Elementary School in the Pilsen neighborhood on Jan. 18, 2021.
Stephanie Chavez teaches outside her school, Seward Communication Arts Academy, as fellow Chicago Teachers Union members stage a “teach-out” Jan. 21, 2021, to protest Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan.
A teacher teaches outside outside Seward Communication Arts Academy in Chicago on Jan. 21, 2021, to protest Chicago Public Schools' reopening plan.
A teacher teaches outside outside Seward Communication Arts Academy in Chicago on Jan. 21, 2021, to protest Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Karen, who didn't provide her last name, protests CPS' reopening plan with fellow Chicago Teachers Union member outside Jungman Elementary School on Jan. 18, 2021.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Karen, who didn’t provide her last name, protests CPS’ reopening plan with fellow Chicago Teachers Union member outside Jungman Elementary School on Jan. 18, 2021.
Chicago Teachers Union members and supporters gather outside Jungman Elementary School in the Pilsen neighborhood Jan. 18, 2021, for a news conference and march.
Chicago Teachers Union members and supporters gather outside Jungman Elementary School in the Pilsen neighborhood Jan. 18, 2021, for a news conference and march.
People against Chicago Public Schools' phased-in reopening plan rally downtown Jan. 15, 2021, as part of a car caravan from Union Park.
People against Chicago Public Schools’ phased-in reopening plan rally downtown Jan. 15, 2021, as part of a car caravan from Union Park.
Orlando Sepulvda looks from his car before a car caravan departs Union Park in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2021.
Orlando Sepulvda looks from his car before a car caravan departs Union Park in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2021.
People against Chicago Public Schools' phased-in reopening plan hold signs at Union Park on Jan. 15, 2021.
People against Chicago Public Schools’ phased-in reopening plan hold signs at Union Park on Jan. 15, 2021.
People against Chicago Public Schools' phased-in reopening plan rally Jan. 15, 2021.
People against Chicago Public Schools’ phased-in reopening plan rally Jan. 15, 2021.
Signs against Chicago Public Schools' reopening plan are on a car at Union Park.
Signs against Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan are on a car at Union Park.
People against Chicago Public Schools' reopening plan rally downtown Jan. 15, 2021.
People against Chicago Public Schools’ reopening plan rally downtown Jan. 15, 2021.
Tennille Evans directs traffic before the departure of a car caravan departing Union Park in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2021.
Tennille Evans directs traffic before the departure of a car caravan departing Union Park in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2021.
A message is written on a car at Union Park.
A message is written on a car at Union Park.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey speaks at Uplift Community High School in the Uptown neighborhood on Jan. 12, 2021.
CTU President Jesse Sharkey speaks at Uplift Community High School in the Uptown neighborhood on Jan. 12, 2021.

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