I support the teachers’ main reasons for striking. We need more social workers and special education teachers. Let’s focus on equity and compromise to get an agreement.
Tag: Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Fighting for Justice Still Kills Black People; White Allies, Do Your Share
I woke up this morning to two stories dominating my news feed. First, the sudden death of the beloved Black congressman and justice fighter from Baltimore, Elijah Cummings. Second, enthusiastic support for the Chicago Teachers Union strike. I saw the face of their campaign, Stacy Davis Gates, fiercely handling the media and countering Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. To many of…
For Parents Like Me, A CTU Strike Isn’t a Game
South side parent Willie Preston expresses his concerns for his children and kids across Chicago if a CTU strike threat comes through.