John Kass: The ‘hostages’ left behind: 104,000 Chicago high school students – Chicago Tribune*

"Chicago property taxpayers fund public education. But their money should follow the kids, not be used only to prop up the adults in the system. It is the civil rights issue of our time. And each day that militant teacher union leaders keep schools closed is another reason why we must not wait any longer."
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The True Believer
5 years ago

John Kass has lost every bit of integrity with his love for Lori. He needs to quit as he has become a gutless RINO coward.

ProzacPlease
5 years ago

Conservatives need to think carefully before jumping in with both feet on vouchers. Vouchers are just as likely to pull down well-run schools to the level of public schools as they are to bring up the level of overall education. Rather like the person trying to save someone who is drowning who ends up being pulled under himself. Let’s not fall into the liberal thought process and be overly simplistic in our thinking. Vouchers alone are not a panacea that will solve all the problems in education. They may just spread dysfunction farther afield. And no, I am not a… Read more »

The True Believer
5 years ago
Reply to  ProzacPlease

You sound like a pro union loser.

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