It shouldn’t have taken a PhD in economics to notice this – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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"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 Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky – Wirepoints in the Wall Street Journal*
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Gov. Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed – Wirepoints joins Tom Miller of WJPF Carbondale
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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.
Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio
May 17, 2024
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Ted joined Jeff Daly to discuss how politicians can never spend enough on education despite there being no accountability for that spending, the growth of education staffing across Illinois, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1 billion demand for Chicago schools, why Gov. Pritzker is providing $830 million in taxpayer subsidies to struggling EV carmaker Rivian, and more.
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.
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 »
You sound like a pro union loser.