Chicagoans are getting fed up with the city's teachers union

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Published: 2026-08-12
Category: education
Source: The Washington Post

Public dissatisfaction is growing with the Chicago Teachers Union due to its demands, the poor academic results in Chicago Public Schools, and the union's political actions. The article highlights issues such as high teacher absenteeism and chronic student absenteeism, despite a high graduation rate, and mentions the union's unsuccessful demand for a $300 million high-interest loan to fund contract demands.

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