We are introducing a new monthly policy episode series called "Science Policy in the Spotlight," where we will focus our attention on a timely and local policy topic in the greater Chicago area and understand how science helps inform the topic. This series, we're focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 schooling.
In the 1st episode of this 4 episode series, we will hear from Chicago Public Schools nurse and active member of the Chicago Teachers Union, Dennis Forsuth, to best understand the teacher experience during the changing safety guidelines of COVID-19.
If you want to learn more about the information discussed throughout this episode, our sources are listed here:

• "90% of U.S. school boards are picked by voters, but not in Chicago. Here's why that could change" news article
• "Chicago will have the largest elected school board of any major U.S. city" news article
• Nationwide analysis of school boards from the Pew Charitable Trust
• COVID-19 Vaccine Doses by ZIP Code reported and updated by the city of Chicago
• COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data reported and updated by the Illinois Department of Public Health
• "South Siders In Chicago’s Least-Vaccinated Areas Say Misinformation, Mistrust Behind The Lag. Here’s What They Say Can Help" news article
• "Chicago teachers approve deal to end walkout over COVID safety protocols" news article
• Risk of diabetes diagnosis in kids after COVID-19 as studied by the CDC and as reported by the New York Times
• "What's new in the January 2022 Safety Agreement?" summary fact sheet by the Chicago Teachers Union
• What is an unfair labor practice (ULP)? from the U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority
• Update on the CTU: "ULP charge now moves to trial before an administrative law judge" news article

If you want to follow the Chicago Teachers Union, you can follow them on Twitter or check out their website and blog for updates.

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