Last weekend, I bought a subscription to the Chicago Sun-Times, which recently instituted a paywall. I love the gritty, bare-knuckles reporting and cut-through-the-noise columnists of the self-described “Hardest-Working Paper in America.” I’m even getting home delivery. Monday morning, the paper arrived with a lengthy story on “fiascoes” in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that could become a headache for Mayor…
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To Cope With Trump Election, CPS Pledges More ‘Resources’ For Students
CPS CEO Forrest Claypool has promised more resources to CPS students in the wake of President elect, Donald Trump. “This is a time to support each other, our students, and our broader community through what may be a difficult time,” said Claypool. Click here to read entire post.
Mo’ Money…No Progress
No one wanted another strike–but many people wondered how and were doubtful that the district could meet the CTU’s financial demands. So when Rahm, Forrest, and Co. were able to make it happen at the eleventh hour, many parents, community members, and even some students were able to breathe a sigh of relief. But how long will it be before…
Is There A Double Standard in CTU Contract Negotiations?
Yesterday the Chicago Teachers Union roundly rejected a contract offer from the Chicago Public Schools. The offer was described by CPS CEO Forrest Claypool as containing “a short-term sacrifice” in return for overall pay increases and other concessions. The CTU said that Claypool’s “short-term sacrifice” would amount to “long-term pain” for the teachers they represent. I’m not sure the district…
Sun-Times: CPS Seeks to Shut Down Four Charter Schools in June
From the Chicago Sun-Times, on November 5, 2015: Chicago Public Schools is moving to close four underperforming South Side charter schools in June and is encouraging parents of students to find new schools. CPS said Thursday they’ll shut down Amandla Charter High School, 6800 S. Stewart; Betty Shabazz – Barbara A. Sizemore Academy Elementary School, 6936 S. Hermitage; CICS –…