Public Education

Chicago Public Schools weighs furloughs, spending freeze despite fierce union opposition

While furloughs and spending freezes are rising in public schools nationwide, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) had appeared unlikely to pursue such actions until last week, when it announced steps “to… Read More

Education

Analysis: Starving Chicago charter schools failing by design

(The Heartlander) — The Chicago Tribune is reporting more state charter schools are closing as the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) flexes its muscle, starving charters of money. The plan seems… Read More