Rockford teachers settled. Now another big Illinois school district heading for a walkout?
Two weeks ago it was Rockford. Teachers there hit the bricks for several days before reaching an agreement.
Last week Elgin teachers rejected a deal worked out between the Elgin Education Association and the Elgin school district.
In a echo of issues separating teachers and management in Chicago, one of the issues that resulted in the agreement being turned down by a two-to-one margin was a longer school day.
Last week Elgin teachers rejected a deal worked out between the Elgin Education Association and the Elgin school district.
In a echo of issues separating teachers and management in Chicago, one of the issues that resulted in the agreement being turned down by a two-to-one margin was a longer school day.
Gary Lorber, an English teacher at Bartlett High School, said the vote was an “overwhelming
