Chicago School StrikeJon Vollmuth Section RK

ConflictMayor Rahm Emanuel proposed a new public

school reform for Chicago, which caused teachers to go on strike.

Strikes shut down all public schools until resolved.

Why its importantCurrentSchools are shut down which means kids aren't

being educated.

FutureNew reforms and legislation will be passed to

benefit the education system and the students.Fair and equal benefits to teachers and staff.

The GoalTo reach an agreement between the teachers

union and the city of Chicago that will end the strike, but also provide a fair settlement for both parties.

City of Chicago’s sideWant to add more time to the existing curriculumAdd merit pay Increase the role of standardized testing for

teacher evaluations

Teacher union’s sideTeachers want a 30% increase in pay over 4

yearsAdded Benefits such as better health insurance Job opportunities for laid of faculty more lenient teacher evaluations

MediationBoth sides need to compromise on some

demands. re-evaluate the length of the school curriculum,

and change the policy on teacher evaluationsTeachers revise their demands for a raise, and

added benefits.

Karen Lewis

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