Strike looms as teachers, Rockford Public Schools remain at odds
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — An update has been made in the negotiations between the Rockford Educators Association and Rockford Public Schools. . “The district continues to make minimal movement at the table. They’re clearly not hearing our concerns and the communities’ concerns,” shared REA president Claudia Marshall in a statement. The meeting lasted three hours, […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Public Schools is inviting students and families to participate in the search for a new superintendent, as Dr. Ehren Jarrett plans to step down at the end of the school year. The district's 'Community Voice' portion of the superintendent search begins Tuesday, with applications for…
The Rockford Education Association claimed to launch a community hotline on Monday to allow parents and residents to voice concerns regarding ongoing contract negotiations and a potential strike, but that "hotline" directed callers to Rockford Public Schools.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford mother is seeking answers after her children were dropped off miles from home by the Rockford Public Schools' bus system this week. Mahogani Jackson, a single mother, reported that her oldest son was dropped off nearly five miles from their home on Monday, followed…