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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Teachers For Social Justice: The Strike and Where Do We Go From Here

Teachers For Social Justice: The Strike and Where Do We Go From Here:


The Strike and Where Do We Go From Here


Chicago Teachers Union teachers, paraprofessionals, and clinicians, through their courage and militancy, have shifted the ground on education reform and teacher unionism in Chicago and nationally. With the support of parents, students, and community members, they have shown not only that it is possible to stand up the neoliberal, corporate education agenda but that there is an alternative. This is a huge victory for all of us, one that goes beyond what was won in the contract. But there is a long battle in front of us. Rahm