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Chicago teachers punished for refusing to show up for the start of in-person classes over COVID-19 concerns, demonstrated Wednesday outside the school board president’s home.

The first round of Chicago Public Schools students will return to classrooms on Monday as part of the district’s plan for all students to eventually return to in-person instruction as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

While some Chicago Public Schools students returned to the classroom for the first time since March Monday, many parents and teachers still remain opposed to in-person learning. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has the story.

The first round of Chicago Public Schools students will return to classrooms on Monday as part of the district’s plan for all students to eventually return to in-person instruction as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Sandra Torres reports.

The first round of Chicago Public Schools students will return to classrooms on Monday as part of the district’s plan for all students to eventually return to in-person instruction, city officials confirmed.

With the first round of Chicago Public Schools students set to return to the classroom Monday, the district has set up COVID-19 isolation pods at some schools in the event of capacity issues at its “care rooms” for students experiencing symptoms, CPS leaders revealed.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools officials confirmed Friday the first round of students will return to classrooms on Monday as part of the district’s plan for all students to eventually return to in-person instruction, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Chicago Public Schools officials announced Friday that teachers who do not show up to work on Monday will not be eligible for pay.

While Chicago Public Schools prepare to bring students back into classrooms for in-person learning next week, classrooms could look different in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Just over half of all teachers ordered to report to Chicago Public Schools on Monday did not show up to prepare for in-person instruction as the district rolls out its reopening plan, CPS says.

Just over half of all teachers ordered to report to Chicago Public Schools on Monday did not show up to prepare for in-person instruction as the district rolls out its reopening plan and could face disciplinary action. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

Chicago teachers continue to express concerns over Chicago Public Schools plan to return to in-person instruction this month. Sandra Torres reports.

Chicago Public Schools leadership on Tuesday is scheduled to deliver an update on the district’s plan to return to in-person instruction in classrooms across the city.

Chicago Public Schools teachers bundled up and conducted remote learning sessions outside one school in a sort of protest against the district ordering some staff back into schools on Monday despite safety concerns as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Chicago Public Schools teachers bundled up and conducted remote learning sessions outside one school in a sort of protest against the district ordering some staff back into schools on Monday despite safety concerns as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has more details.

Chicago Public Schools teachers bundled up and conducted remote learning sessions outside one school in a sort of protest against the district ordering some staff back into schools on Monday despite safety concerns as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Chicago Public Schools teachers bundled up and conducted remote learning sessions outside one school in a sort of protest against the district ordering some staff back into schools on Monday despite safety concerns as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has all the latest details.

For the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March, some Chicago Public Schools educators will return to the classroom Monday to prepare for in-person instruction despite opposition from dozens of elected officials and the Chicago Teachers Union.

For the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March, some Chicago Public Schools educators will return to the classroom Monday. Lisa Chavarria reports.

Thousands of Chicago Public Schools teachers are expected to be back in the classroom Monday, but some city leaders and the Chicago Teachers Union remain worried about reopening. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.