The Chicago's Teacher Union ended its strike on Tuesday. The Union signed a deal that solved immediate disputes about compensation, teacher evaluations, job security, and working conditions. The standoff left more than 350,000 children out of school for more than a week.
The signing of the new contract, signaled the return of the school bell the following day.
The New York Times reports, "This settlement is an honest compromise, Mayor Emanuel said at a news conference. It means returning our schools to their primary purpose: the education of our children. It means a new day and a new direction for Chicago Public Schools.
The signing of the new contract, signaled the return of the school bell the following day.
The New York Times reports, "This settlement is an honest compromise, Mayor Emanuel said at a news conference. It means returning our schools to their primary purpose: the education of our children. It means a new day and a new direction for Chicago Public Schools.
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