Chicago Teachers Union records show it paid Brandon Johnson during run for mayor

By Mailee Smith

11/03/2023

Johnson announced his bid for mayor on Oct. 27, 2022. CTU’s federal filing shows it paid him more than $75,000 during its 2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2023.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Public Schools dysfunction hits low-income, minority students

By Hannah Schmid

11/02/2023

Spring test data shows low-income and minority students in Chicago Public Schools continue to record low proficiency rates. The Chicago Teachers Union wants to kill a school choice program that could help those students.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Most Chicago students still read, perform math below grade level

By Hannah Schmid

11/01/2023

Chicago students made gains in proficiency in reading and math on 2023 state assessments compared to 2022, but most students continue to perform below grade level. Overall student proficiency rates remain worse than before the pandemic.

Illinois student proficiency up in 2023, but two-thirds still read below grade level

By Hannah Schmid

10/30/2023

Illinois state education administrators celebrated academic progress in 2023, but student achievement is still behind where it was before COVID-19 hit. Chronic absenteeism remained high. Enrollment dropped again.

Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union’s new attack on charter schools

By Paul Vallas

10/26/2023

Chicago Public Schools’ decision to significantly shorten the number of years charter schools are allowed to operate before their charters are up for renewal is the latest Chicago Teachers Union effort to destroy public school choice.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Vallas: What you should be asking about Chicago mayor’s budget

By Paul Vallas

10/24/2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a budget that does little to improve the city or advance his many progressive initiatives. Here’s what it does, and what Chicagoans should be asking city leaders about what it could be.

TAGS: Brandon Johnson, Chicago

Most Invest in Kids scholarships go to families living on $49K or less for 4

By Hannah Schmid

10/18/2023

The majority of families who received scholarships from the Invest in Kids program in the 2022-2023 school year earned the equivalent of just $49,025 for a family of four. Over 25% were below the poverty line.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

4,000 low-income Chicago students on verge of losing scholarships

By Dylan Sharkey

10/13/2023

Thousands of Chicagoans will soon have their scholarships cut off thanks to political pressure from the Chicago Teachers Union.

TAGS: Chicago, Invest in Kids

What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters

By Hannah Schmid

10/13/2023

Over 9,600 low-income students rely on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to attend schools that best fit their needs. Here’s what you need to know about the program and why it is important lawmakers extend the program this fall.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

Vallas: Prepare for next Chicago Teachers Union contract to hurt

By Paul Vallas

10/11/2023

As negotiations begin on a new Chicago Teachers Union contract, expect them to push for higher pay, less work, less accountability and less competition. None of those things will lead to better educations for Chicago’s children.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Chicago Teachers Union records show it paid Brandon Johnson during run for mayor

Chicago Public Schools dysfunction hits low-income, minority students

Most Chicago students still read, perform math below grade level

Illinois student proficiency up in 2023, but two-thirds still read below grade level

Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union’s new attack on charter schools

Vallas: What you should be asking about Chicago mayor’s budget

Most Invest in Kids scholarships go to families living on $49K or less for 4

4,000 low-income Chicago students on verge of losing scholarships

What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters

Vallas: Prepare for next Chicago Teachers Union contract to hurt

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