Ted joined Shaun Thompson to talk about about the Chicago Teachers Union’s absurd new contract demands, why so many Chicago teachers are chronically absent, and Brandon Johnson’s failed first year as mayor.
What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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 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.
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.
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Hmm, there was a ceasefire in effect on October 6th. What happened?
I support this, but only if they all hold their breath until the ceasefire happens.
Of course the Palestinian war dominates teacher union meeting. Why would they discuss anything so mundane as educating children as they are paid to do? Their mission is to remake the world to conform to their obviously superior ideas.
Sure would be a giggle if WP readers make up the majority of hits on Second City Teacher site.
Has the CTU ever voted for a ceasefire in Chicago?
Maybe they would have more kids in their classrooms if they had.