Bill Would Restore Clout To Chicago Teachers
Chicago teachers would get back some of the collective bargaining clout they lost eight years ago, and the number of charter schools in the city could double, under legislation that has been overwhelmingly approved by the Illinois Senate.
The bill would seal a labor-management deal to give Chicago union leaders a greater say in how district policies affect the rank and file, while raising the cap on charter schools in the city from 15 to 30.
As part of a compromise hammered out between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union, the legislation also would place new restrictions on those independent public schools, subjecting them to added rules on teacher certification,...
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