It shouldn’t have taken a PhD in economics to notice this – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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Paul Vallas: CTU’s Sustainable Community Schools model is a Trojan horse – Chicago Tribune*
"The phasing out of public school choice, the abandonment of standards and accountability and the redistribution of resources to failing, underenrolled schools are a race to the bottom."
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Twelve Illinois Congressmen vote against bill to give federal custody to non-citizen defendants charged or convicted with assaulting cops – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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The bill passed despite their votes in response to certain incidents where local prosecutors are thought to have been too lenient with non-citizens assaulting cops.
The Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky – Wirepoints in the Wall Street Journal*
May 17, 2024
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The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board cited Wirepoints’ analysis of Chicago student proficiency data in their latest piece condemning the Chicago Teachers Union’s outrageous contract demands…all while a vast majority of Chicago’s children graduate unable to read at grade level.
Gov. Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed – Wirepoints joins Tom Miller of WJPF Carbondale
May 17, 2024
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Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about the details of Gov. Pritzker’s proposed $52 billion budget, why the state is struggling now that federal covid dollars have run out, the controversy surrounding Tier 2 government pensions, why Illinois’ expensive education system fails to teach children to read, the outrageous demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, and more.
Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio
May 17, 2024
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Ted joined Jeff Daly to discuss how politicians can never spend enough on education despite there being no accountability for that spending, the growth of education staffing across Illinois, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1 billion demand for Chicago schools, why Gov. Pritzker is providing $830 million in taxpayer subsidies to struggling EV carmaker Rivian, and more.
How about renaming them $”Sustainable CTU Membership Schools”$ (SCMS)?
It is terribly sad for me to say this, and I realize how terribly horrible this statement is, but I’ve come to the realization that the CTU, and most government officials, care first and foremost about serving themselves. IF some good comes from their work, they will be happy, but they are more than willing to sell anyone down the river in order to enrich themselves and gain and keep power. Half empty schools, low achievement, abuse of students, assault of staff, poor curriculum, nonexistent behavior standards, lack of safety. The CTU could advocate for the students, but instead, they… Read more »