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1 takeaway from the Iowa special election: don't listen to centrist Dems on education. Caitlin Drey made defending and funding public schools a focal point of her campaign and called for rolling back Iowa's controversial school voucher program. IOW opposite day

Despite the best efforts of hundreds of educators and Chicago families, Chicago’s charter school experiment has resulted in a culture where charter corporations operate without thorough oversight, reasonable public accountability, financial transparency, or equitable educational outcomes. CTU’s latest report, “Unchartered Territory,” details how corporate charter schools are failing students, failing educators, and failing our communities. Read the full report at ctulocal1.org/wp-content/upl…

@OfficialPDC I’m assuming no Women’s Darts?

PDC x Peacock 🤝 The PDC is delighted to announce a partnership with NBC Sports to stream select events live on Peacock, starting with today's Premier League Play-Offs! 🔗 bit.ly/PDCxPeacock

From the first proposal to the last paper ballot, this contract was built by hundreds of CTU members across every job title and neighborhood. And an overwhelming 97% of CTU district members approved it. We turned ideas into demands, demands into language, and language into a ratified contract. This is a tribute to the organizing that got us here. #CTUStrong

BREAKING: Earlier this evening, our big bargaining team and executive board voted in favor of the proposed settlement with CPS. We officially have a tentative agreement. The next step toward transforming our schools, House of Delegates on Wednesday #CTUStrong

The Right funds anonymous accounts, podcasters, newsrooms, and D-list trolls to push its agenda. New piece on how to build a media machine that fights back — starting in Chicago. 📍Comment to read.

📢 “Honest conversations about education require facts, not scapegoating.” CPS teacher Conrad Gordon sets the record straight on the Tribune Editorial Board’s misguided take on teacher absences. Instead of meaningful analysis, the editorial relies on distortions and omissions. Make your voice heard: actionnetwork.org/letters/push-b…

It's the library where I learned about resistance. Where I learned about a woman who was born in bondage who could free the world. Books in libraries with librarians help our kids recognize freedom. #Resist #SolidarityIsAVerb

"This contract is the vision and the love letter to the people of the city of Chicago." Our students understand what solidarity can bring. "I may be young, but I'm not stupid." Catlyn Savado

Paging @UnionDrip

CTU chooses to fight against tyranny and for our students, our teachers, and our community. CT-who? CT-U!

CTU president Stacy Davis Gates putting it out there. Powerful words about libraries and their role in freeing folks minds. 80% of public schools in Chicago don’t have a library!

We have language that protects our LGBTQ+ students. Now is the time to fight for schools where all of our kids can thrive. We love you, and will continue fighting for you. -Corey Blake-Toscano

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We use our power to get the contracts that create sustainable community schools. We use our power as a union of women for our children. The people of our city drop their kids off to you. They trust you. #SolidarityIsOurPower

The streets are alive with solidarity! Educators, students, families, and allies are marching to show CPS we won't back down until they #PutItInWriting

Solidarity in action! 💪🏽 Our rally is in full swing, and the energy in this room is electric. Together, we’re fighting for the schools our students deserve and the respect educators need. #CTUStrong

@CTULocal1 is bargaining to make sure every CPS student has an expert to teach them research, information literacy, and to defend their freedom to read. It’s an equity issue. Every student deserves a certified school librarian!