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Chicago teachers on strike

Chicago Public Schools went back to school, then shut the doors.

Chicago Teacher's Strike, September 10, 2012

Photo: Nicole Radja

Now that teachers are officially on strike, "back to school" has been postponed. Here's all of our fall schools content, including the most up-to-date strike news we can muster, and recommendations on where to take your kids while yhou wait for the doors to open.

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Jean-Claude Brizard out as Chicago Public Schools chief
The CEO is gone.
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Chicago teachers strike | Post-mortem
The strike will have wide ramifications.
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Chicago teachers strike ends | School begins Wednesday
Kids are back in school.
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Strike enters second week
More reactions to more time off.
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CTU strike to continue through at least Tuesday
Teachers may lose the PR battle over this decision.
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Teachers rally in Logan Square | Photos
Teachers hit the square as talks wind down.
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How CPS kids are keeping busy during the strike | Strike intern photos
Our intern documents students during the strike.
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Chicago teachers rally at the Hyatt | Photos
Penny Pritzker hears from CTU
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A parent's take on the Chicago teacher strike
Our copy editor discusses her family's experience.
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A Chicago student's take on the strike | Strike intern
A CPS student takes one of our jobs for a day.
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Chicago Teachers Union rally in Union Park | Photos
Jesse Jackson, Rhymefest and more address union supporters.
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Kids supporting teachers on strike | Photos
Students have been out in droves to walk the line for teachers.
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Teachers strike day three | Photos
Teachers make some noise, negotiations make some progress.
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Signs of the strike | Photos
We've seen some impressive creativity in teachers' picket signs.
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Chicago teachers rally on Tuesday | Photos
Breakdancing in the streets.
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DIY curriculum
Educate your kids in the city.
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Parents, students support striking Chicago teachers
Parents voice their support.
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Free museum days during the strike
Chicago institutions open up for CPS students.
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Twitter hate for teachers
Teacher unions opponents sound off.
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Chicago teachers union rally | Photos
We got pics of the massive rally Monday eve.
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Strike options for parents
There's lots to do now that you have the time.
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Chicago teachers strike day one | Photos
The CTU camped outside the CPS
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Funniest things we've heard people say about the strike
Our favorite overheard's and tweets.
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Chicago teachers on strike
It's official: School's out.
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Chicago Public Schools teleconference with parents
Brizard answers questions.
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