Illinois has more educators, less students than ever, yet officials complain about a ‘teacher shortage’ – Wirepoints
May 15, 2024
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Illinois education officials continuously claim there’s a teacher shortage across the state. Yet data from the state’s own Illinois Report Card shows that hiring at schools has been booming over the last 25 years, especially when you consider that student enrollment has been shrinking at the same time.
Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about the failures of Mayor Johnson’s first year in office, what Chicago’s future looks like, why so many CPS teachers are chronically absent, the details of Gov. Pritzker’s $827 million giveaway to Rivian, and more.
Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 5/12/2024.
It’s not a talking point … Democrats ARE soft on crime. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is a sterling example – followed by Judge Tim Evans, Tony Preckwinkle and Mayor (talks big) Lightfoot.
They tolerated the 2020 riots to influence the 2020 elections, opening the door to the mess Chicago has now.
What you sow, so shall you reap.