CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
@coreteachers.bsky.social
The CORE caucus of the Chicago Teachers Union. Working since 2008 to create the Chicago our students, families and educators deserve.
Pinned
CTU President Davis Gates spoke to what the CTU knows: when an unlawful force invades our city, Black communities will also be targeted. As Black, Brown and immigrant communities are under attack, our unity and commitment to keep one another safe is the responsibility of all Chicagoans.
Leadership from our President
This Thursday please come out to support and donate to the CTU Foundation annual blood drive! You can still sign up using the QR code or the link.
February 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
This Thursday please come out to support and donate to the CTU Foundation annual blood drive! You can still sign up using the QR code or the link.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates on the Unjust Arrest of Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Forte
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
British Black History books for children and teens, including titles by Floella Benjamin, David Olusoga, Benjamin Zephaniah, Alison Hammond, Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, Troy Deeney and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/briti... #kidlit
British Black History Books for Children and Teens
British Black history books for children and teens including titles by Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, David Olusoga and Troy Deeney.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
British Black History books for children and teens, including titles by Floella Benjamin, David Olusoga, Benjamin Zephaniah, Alison Hammond, Jeffrey Boakye, Catherine Johnson, Troy Deeney and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/briti... #kidlit
Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!
February 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Black History is American History, now and forever. Happy Black History Month from CORE!
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
NEW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed “ICE On Notice,” an executive order that instructs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and send evidence of possible felonies to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
Mayor Johnson signs executive order directing CPD to document misconduct and pursue prosecution of federal agents • The TRiiBE
“What we are offering in this moment is hope for the people of this city and this country, that the government can work on behalf of the people, and that's what this executive order is designed to do,...
thetriibe.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
NEW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed “ICE On Notice,” an executive order that instructs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and send evidence of possible felonies to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
thetriibe.com/2026/01/mayo...
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
FINAL UPDATE — Don Lemon has been released from custody and gave his first remarks about 30 minutes ago.
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Journalism organizations condemn arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort; both facing federal charges • The TRiiBE
Journalism organizations condemn the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort as vindictive attacks on press freedom.
thetriibe.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 AM
FINAL UPDATE — Don Lemon has been released from custody and gave his first remarks about 30 minutes ago.
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
“I’ve spent my entire career covering the news. I will not stop now,” Lemon said to cheers.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/jour...
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
Israel Idonije’s north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop’s profile as a food and drink destination within Chicago, a city known for outstanding restaurants.
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
How former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije became a South Loop food and beverage king • The TRiiBE
His north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop's profile as a food and drink destination within a city known for outstanding restaurants.
thetriibe.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Israel Idonije’s north star is building fun and vibrant concepts that raise the South Loop’s profile as a food and drink destination within Chicago, a city known for outstanding restaurants.
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
“My hope is to invest in other minority-owned and -led concepts,” he said.
thetriibe.com/2026/01/how-...
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates reminds us that history isn’t just about the rise of tyrants. It’s about the power of the people who resisted them.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
January 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM
CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates reminds us that history isn’t just about the rise of tyrants. It’s about the power of the people who resisted them.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
Our anger is rooted in what we already had, and what’s being taken away.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Right-wing conservatives are trying to rewrite history. The same history that can teach us about the moment we’re in right now.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
History teacher and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates tells us to revisit our past and teach the truth.
We are still boycotting Target for being anti-DEI and now also because they are pro ICE. Come out this Thursday in Chicago to tell Target to stop supporting ICE! Organized by @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM
We are still boycotting Target for being anti-DEI and now also because they are pro ICE. Come out this Thursday in Chicago to tell Target to stop supporting ICE! Organized by @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
I urge the Minnesota press to learn from the Chicago press who figured out quite quickly how to cover this stuff.
From Chicago’s Operation Midway Blitz to Minneapolis, the pattern is familiar: ICE shooting, DHS claims self-defense, then evidence that appears to tell a different story. My pal @ckubzansky.bsky.social digs into the parallels: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/07/f...
Feds’ statements after Minneapolis driver killed by ICE officer echo pattern from Midway Blitz in Chicago
The feds’ statement recalls claims from DHS in the aftermath of two federal agent-involved shootings that took place during Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
www.chicagotribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I urge the Minnesota press to learn from the Chicago press who figured out quite quickly how to cover this stuff.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
MISSING PERSON - PLEASE SHARE 🚨
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
MISSING PERSON - PLEASE SHARE 🚨
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
Linda Kathleen Brown, 53, was last seen on January 3rd. She was headed to Wicker Park for an appointment but never arrived.
She was driving a 2021 blue Honda Civic (Plate # CX57470).
If you have any information, please call 773-444-8243.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
The irony of this invasion is that Trump invaded Venezuela to overthrow a “dictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.
Trumpian Colonialism Is Not Freedom
Venezuela was not liberated. Overnight, it became a US-occupied colony whose lands and resources will be stolen and exploited; whose people will be subjugated to a hostile foreign power; and whose future will remain uncertain.
www.commondreams.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The irony of this invasion is that Trump invaded Venezuela to overthrow a “dictator and terrorist” by acting like a dictator and terrorist.
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
ok, y’all.
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me
January 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
ok, y’all.
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me
I’M LOOKING FOR WRITERS: who understand 1) global politics, 2) colonialism and 3) liberation struggles across the African/Black Diaspora
tag yourselves or others, or DM me
Is this why they attack unions so hard? “Often when people think about unions, “they think of a white guy in a hard hat. But in fact, studies show that about two-thirds of working people who are covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color”
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
More Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
The trend has translated into an emphasis on family-friendly benefits like parental leave and health care coverage, as well as protections against sexual harassment.
www.nbcnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Is this why they attack unions so hard? “Often when people think about unions, “they think of a white guy in a hard hat. But in fact, studies show that about two-thirds of working people who are covered by a union contract are women and/or people of color”
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...
Trump is illegally bombing Venezuela-come out today at 5pm to demand a stop to this!
January 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Trump is illegally bombing Venezuela-come out today at 5pm to demand a stop to this!
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
An oldie but goodie.
Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.
“Chicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. “The diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”
thetriibe.com/2024/12/sant...
Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.
“Chicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. “The diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”
thetriibe.com/2024/12/sant...
‘Santa looks like me’: How Santa Larry brings representation to Chicago for Christmas • The TRiiBE
Santa Larry marks his fifth year spreading holiday cheer across Chicago, all while redefining what it means to be Santa.
thetriibe.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
An oldie but goodie.
Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.
“Chicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. “The diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”
thetriibe.com/2024/12/sant...
Santa Larry doesn’t just deliver presents to Chicago — he brings the gift of inclusive Christmas magic.
“Chicago is the perfect city for holiday spirit,” he said. “The diversity of the city reflects those who visit me.”
thetriibe.com/2024/12/sant...
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
It’s a great time to support @thetriibe.com and become a member. You’ll get access to bonus content like @tiffany.thetriibe.com’s Q&A with Asha Ransby-Sporn about politics and narrative change —> thetriibe.com/newsletters/
NEW — Chicago’s 2026 budget cycle ended today.
This conversation between TRiiBE EIC Tiffany Walden and organizer Asha Ransby-Sporn helped us unpack some news gaps when it comes to covering grassroots organizing in Chicago.
Join RESHAPE to read.
thetriibe.com/reshape/chic...
This conversation between TRiiBE EIC Tiffany Walden and organizer Asha Ransby-Sporn helped us unpack some news gaps when it comes to covering grassroots organizing in Chicago.
Join RESHAPE to read.
thetriibe.com/reshape/chic...
Chicago budget wins and losses: insights from Asha Ransby-Sporn • The TRiiBE
Exclusive Q&A with an organizer at the center of Chicago’s budget battle.
thetriibe.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It’s a great time to support @thetriibe.com and become a member. You’ll get access to bonus content like @tiffany.thetriibe.com’s Q&A with Asha Ransby-Sporn about politics and narrative change —> thetriibe.com/newsletters/
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
Quality reflections from the bruising budget fight from @thetriibe.com! The biggest takeaway is the power of assumed narratives, especially around the head tax as a job killer without sharing credible evidence backing that claim. Read more here thetriibe.com/2025/12/chic...
Chicago organizers who rallied to tax the rich reflect on lessons learned after city council passes alternate budget • The TRiiBE
"I think trust needs to be built between these alders and their constituents, especially if they want to run again," one organizer said.
thetriibe.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Quality reflections from the bruising budget fight from @thetriibe.com! The biggest takeaway is the power of assumed narratives, especially around the head tax as a job killer without sharing credible evidence backing that claim. Read more here thetriibe.com/2025/12/chic...
Reposted by CORE - Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators
A photo essay on the challenges family members encounter when sending holiday cards to their incarcerated loved ones.
thetriibe.com/2023/12/fami...
thetriibe.com/2023/12/fami...
Families of incarcerated people have to go the extra mile to spread holiday cheer • The TRiiBE
Photo essay: A family man finds hope this holiday season through Restore Justice Foundation
thetriibe.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A photo essay on the challenges family members encounter when sending holiday cards to their incarcerated loved ones.
thetriibe.com/2023/12/fami...
thetriibe.com/2023/12/fami...