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The Chicago teachers’ strike isn’t just about kids – it’s about union power too

Bradley D. Marianno and Katharine O. Strunk — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:57:06 +0000

Teachers' unions often say they go on strike to improve conditions for students. A closer look at recent walkouts suggests they are also fighting for something else: membership.

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EXPLAINER: This is how the Chicago teachers contract talks broke down

Curtis Black — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:42:44 +0000

Despite common ground with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, disagreement on Chicago Public Schools’ financial position and who manages control over staffing decisions is pushing the teachers union to strike.

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All Chicago Public Schools’ educators want is everything that our students deserve

Dave Stieber — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:06:53 +0000

I would rather teach and be in the classroom but I’m ready to strike — for every single one of my students, for all my future students and my two sons in CPS.

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Rahm Emanuel tries his hand at fiction. And the media is buying it.

Curtis Black — Thu, 16 May 2019 17:03:59 +0000

In a media misinformation blitz, the outgoing mayor rewrites his record on police reform and schools.

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In wake of Chicago charter strikes, a movement to advance ‘sanctuary schools’

Camille Erickson — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:13:41 +0000

New contracts at Acero and the Chicago International Charter School network enshrine protections for undocumented students and take steps toward stronger bilingual services and increasing teacher diversity.

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