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Public education is being privatized. Bottom line priorities matter most. Teachers are expendable. Parents and kids have most to lose. It's a sad testimony to the city of big shoulders.
Last of its saloon keeper aldermen, Paddy Bowler, was right. "Chicago ain't ready for reform." For sure not under Emanuel and corrupt officials around him.
A Final Comment
Friday PM reports said CPS and CTU officials reached a tentative deal. Classes may resume Monday.
CTU attorney Robert Bloch said "talks today were very productive. We are still continuing to work out the details of the contract, but we are hopeful (to have) a complete agreement to present to the House of Delegates by Sunday."
If approved, students and teachers will return Monday. Terms weren't disclosed. Expect fine print details to reveal sellout. If Board of Delegates don't balk, hopefully teachers will act on their own straightaway. It's their only chance. Delay won't help.
More ahead on contract terms when they're known. Hold the cheers. Celebratory time isn't now. Battle lines are more appropriate. This struggle has miles to go.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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