Education

Great teachers stay focused all times, linking empowerment - the ability to think and act critically - to the concept of social transformation.

In the following exclusive interview, Annette Fuentes talks about her work, her book and shares insight into the u201cschool-to-prison pipeline,u201d including zero tolerance policies that puts kids in harmu2019s …

The deal calls for a double-digit salary increase over the next three years.

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 …