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Perspectives: The Powers That Be
CTU strike 2012

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

By Curtis Black | October 16, 2019

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.

Perspectives

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

By Dave Stieber | September 20, 2019

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.

Perspectives

We need more teachers of color, so why do we use tests that keep them out of the classroom?

By Emery Petchauer | July 11, 2019

Despite the known benefits of black students having black teachers, teacher license exams often stand in the way – even though they don’t predict which teachers will be effective, a scholar says.

Perspectives

How the richest Americans benefited the most from the US economy’s longest ever expansion – in 3 charts

By Steven Pressman | July 3, 2019

Most of the gains from the record economy went to those at the top, while everyone else saw much smaller gains – if any – in income and wealth.

Perspectives

Counterpoint: As college graduates, we are Urban Prep’s reputation

By Krishaun Branch, Cameron Barnes, Tyler Beck, Jamil Boldian, Jerry Hinds, Jessie Mack and Deontae Moore | July 2, 2019

As Black boys from the “hood,” we weren’t supposed to succeed in college but we did because of Urban Prep, a group of alumni write in a response to criticism of the school.

Education

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

By Camille Erickson | April 2, 2019

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.

Education
CCA Academy Walkout

Alternative schools bear the brunt of student deaths in Chicago

By Kalyn Belsha and Cayla Clements | September 4, 2018

The district’s most vulnerable students often end up in alternative schools that are especially under-resourced to cope with the trauma of gun violence.

Education

English learners often go without required help at Chicago schools

By Kalyn Belsha | June 28, 2017

Many bilingual programs are violating state law by failing to provide adequate services to the district’s growing share of students whose native language is not English.

Education

Muchas veces, los estudiantes de inglés no reciben ayuda requerida en Chicago

By Kalyn Belsha | June 28, 2017

Muchos programas bilingües no cumplen la ley porque ofrecen servicios inadecuados al creciente porcentaje de alumnos cuyos idiomas natales no son inglés.

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Noble and other CPS salaries

By Melissa Sanchez | February 8, 2016

Download databases of salaries and bonuses for all employees at the Noble Network of Charter Schools, and a state database on certified teachers working in Chicago Public Schools.

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