In the News: CPS parents complain about robo calls
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In the wake of complaints from parents who suspected that CPS gave their phone numbers to Democrats for Education Reform, Education Reform Now Advocacy Director Jake Breymaier says the phone numbers were purchased from the Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association.
The group’s automated phone calls, as well as radio ads that are still on the air, encouraged parents and others to text in to sign a petition urging CTU to put the brakes on strike talk until after a fact-finding panel has recommended a settlement between the union and the district. Breymaier says that so far, about 500 people have texted in their support.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday afternoon that Back of the Yards High