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.
“Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias”. A recent visit to a SOS office I noticed all of the employees wearing uniform shirts that had the quoted line emblazoned on their shirts. Why? What if Giannoulias dies, what if he quits, what if he is not re-elected, what if he is indicted and so many other questions. A waste of taxpayer money to promote an egotistic elected official but the Secretary wants to innovate and save money. In the mean time spend that taxpayer money on uniforms where everybody can see your name. There’s a saying I remember from my younger years,… Read more »