Nation Oct 29 Chicago teachers strike for 9th straight day Chicago's mayor accused leaders of the city's powerful teachers union of using "political" issues to hold up a contract agreement to end a strike…
Nation Oct 23 As teachers strike, Chicago mayor offers plan to fix $838 million deficit Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who's still trying to settle a nearly week-old teacher's strike, proposed a combination of debt refinancing, tax and fee hikes and assistance from the state Legislature on Wednesday to close a massive $838 million budget deficit.
Nation Oct 19 Chicago strike means day off for some, emergency for others Chicago parents leaned on family, friends and community groups as 25,000 teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district went on strike this past week , canceling classes for more than 300,000 kids.
Nation Oct 17 Chicago teachers go on strike in nation’s 3rd largest district It follows months of negotiations between the union and Chicago Public Schools that failed to resolve disputes over pay and benefits, class size and teacher preparation time.
Nation Oct 16 Classes canceled as threat of Chicago teacher strike looms Mayor Lori Lightfoot said during a news conference that the district's 25,000 teachers represented by the Chicago Teachers Union would almost certainly walk out on Thursday based on union leaders' reaction to bargaining talks this week.
Nation Aug 22 Cyberattacks on Texas cities put other governments on guard Government agencies that fail to keep reliable backups of their data could be forced to choose between paying ransoms or spending even more to rebuild lost systems. Officials are increasingly turning to cybersecurity insurance to help curb the growing threat.
Nation Jun 28 Shooting intensifies debate over future of Colorado school Questions about security at a Colorado school where a shooting killed a student and wounded eight others have reshaped a battle over the charter school's future, prompting emotional reactions from students and parents who consider it a haven for kids…
Nation Jun 14 Denver suburb community debates tearing down Columbine High School School officials said the number of people trying to get close to or even inside the school reached record levels this year, which marked the 20th anniversary of the shooting.
Nation May 15 Students in Colorado shooting face murder charges The charges were filed on the same day a memorial service was scheduled for the 18-year-old student who was killed while trying to stop the attack.
Nation May 10 Prosecutors get more time to file Colorado school shooting charges The decision by District Judge Theresa Slade delays hearings that had been scheduled for Friday.