CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago Public Schools students and teachers are headed into their final weekend of their summer break. But, when the school year starts, teachers will be working without a contract.
Back in the classroom with a renewed sense of energy Friday, Chicago Public Schools history teacher Eli Pupovac was getting his room ready for the new school year, starting on Monday,
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The Disney II Magnet School teacher said the first two weeks are about easing into it.
“It’s a lot about community building, getting to know each other’s names, what are our expectations? What are we going to do the rest of the year?” Pupovac said.
Pupovac said, no matter how many years he has been teaching, keeping his U.S. history lessons fresh and creative is a huge priority for him
“I think, if you teach it the right way, or, …