Chicago High School for the Arts Educators Avoid Strike After Reachin…

(WTTW News)

Teachers and staff at Chicago High School for the Arts have reached a tentative deal to avoid a strike after coming to an agreement with school management.

The tentative agreement, announced late Wednesday, came just as educators at the city’s only privately managed, public arts high school were set to go on strike.

“We shouldn’t have to be starving artists to teach the next generation of artists,” Jordyn Birden, a music teacher at the school, said in a statement. “This contract, once ratified, will recognize the craft, artistry and dedication that we bring to campus each day and how it shapes the future of our scholar artists.”

Located in Humboldt Park, the four-year high school — also known as ChiArts — has around 600 students enrolled, according to Chicago Public Schools data.

Educators at the school had previously authorized a work stoppage and were set to begin a strike this week.

The four-year tentative deal includes additional resources and…