Education

The obvious question is: why aren't large numbers of businesses organized on this principle?

More than 800 delegates voted on the contract and came out with an agreement that CTU President Karen Lewis called a victory for education.

As a new report shows the the United States' low ranking in education worldwide, the entire idea of American exceptionalism should be called into question.

Karen Lewis, the union president, described the voice vote as 98 percent to 2 percent in favor and a sign that the deal was seen as good, though hardly …

It's hard to make the case that Chicago teachers are either grossly overpaid or grossly underpaid. They seem to make a salary that is comparable to that of other …

Teachers have consistently called for more resources. But Chicago school officials have bought into a reform agenda that dismisses concerns about inadequate student support. Schools don't need better resources. …

The city skyline rose behind a stage from which a lineup of politicians, teachers, students and activists spoke about union strength and the need for better school conditions in …

We're not out of money. We've stopped taxing billionaires and corporations, and we're funding war-preparation so generously that we're sparking a global arms race that will eventually generate some …

AS THE mainstream press frets that the much-touted

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