Big victory for the corporate "reformers" in Chicago
Big setback for teachers and unions
“The changes to Illinois’ education system agreed to by all parties will make Illinois a national model, and set a standard for other states to follow,” said Jonah Edelman, CEO of Stand for Children.“Everything is agreed to,” said Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood), who oversaw five months of negotiations between teachers unions, business and reform groups and school boards.
“Feel like I was hit by a truck with members of my own family driving.” --Comment on Brother Fred's blog
Less than a week ago, thousands of union teachers were marching and rallying in solidarity with their brothers