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Home » teacher layoffs

Tag: teacher layoffs

Posted inColumns & Opinion

CPS’s fantasy infomercial avoids any talk of strikes, layoffs, or budget cuts

by Ben Joravsky September 7, 2016August 18, 2021

With a straight face, CEO Forrest Claypool says the system is stable.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

CPS budget cuts lead principals to lay off experienced but expensive teachers

by Ben Joravsky August 30, 2016August 18, 2021

The district pays schools the same amount regardless of a teacher’s level of pay or experience.

Posted inBlogs

The schools are pawns in Rahm and Rauner’s game

by Ben Joravsky January 11, 2016August 18, 2021

As we head towards possible teacher layoffs and a strike, the mayor and the governor use the schools as pawns in their larger schemes—ones that have nothing to do with improving education.

Posted inBlogs

More CPS Teacher Controversy: The Feds Step In

by Whet Moser October 5, 2010August 19, 2021

CPS layoff policies get shot down by a federal judge.

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