Chicago Teachers Union contract demands are totally divorced from reality – Wirepoints
May 8, 2024
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Details emerging about Chicago Teachers Union’s upcoming contract show just how divorced its demands, both extreme and expensive, are from the reality at Chicago schools. It’s not just about massive salary increases, but also about money for migrant students, climate initiatives, abortions and gender-affirming care. About blocking parental notification. Count on CTU’s demands to veer further from reality until the public finally says no.
Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 5/4/2024.
Gov. JB Pritzker calls it “ethics” reform.
It’s rare to see city leaders in Chicago take an open, unabashed stance on the collapse of literacy. To complain is deemed as too political, too racist or too anti-public schools. So it’s refreshing to see Willie Wilson, a successful businessman and leader of the black community, call for a literacy initiative “with the goal of getting 100% of Black students reading at grade level.”
Get used to headlines like these, and know that the fall of commercial real estate is going to increase the severity of the looming recession. Boy, Bidenomics sure is great isn’t it?
No sure the blame goes on Biden. How about lack of education and Zero crime enforcement.
And Draper & Kramer ownership are nonetheless relieved to be relieved of this apartment building. Better to sell, and close in 2023, than try to sell and close in 2024, at a steeper price reduction.