This is confirmation (again) that charter schools are racially devisive and educationally suspect. Well-written and insightful article...'These "reform" activist cure-alls are more segregated and less successful than regular public schools'

Membership Dues Total for the Calendar Year 2011:

Teachers: $1,000.24
PSRPs: $600.16

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Congratulations to our Retiree Delegate Winners!

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Steps needed to correct deftness deficit at the CTU!
Time to step aside Karen Lewis
Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune summarizes why OUR Chicago Teacher's Union is losing its power and support. November 18th, 2011

Teachers Are Not Being Treated With Respect
Chicago Tribune, Jeff Libman, November 27th, 2011
It took the husband of a teacher to stand up and put his voice out there regarding the plight of teachers. Most of us are good, if not great teachers, Mr. Libman puts it all in perspective. Thank you!

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