The Chicago Teachers Union slams Chicago Public Schools administrators, and offer their own vision for the school system, including $700 million more in funding. Paris Schutz has the story.
Parents in some Chicago neighborhoods are angry over changes proposed by Chicago Public Schools.
Controversial remarks by Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis surface online. We get reaction to what Lewis had to say about Arne Duncan, among other topics, at a conference in Washington last month.
The battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools intensifies as a handful of schools opt for a longer school day in exchange for financial perks. We talk with CTU President Karen Lewis about that and more.

Longer School Day Announced; Negotiations Stalled with Teachers

It's a busy day for city schools as the Chicago Teachers Union’s House of Delegates meets to discuss a potential 4 percent pay raise cut. Meanwhile, the Chicago Public Schools have announced their plans for a longer school day. We talk with CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard about all of this and more. 
 

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