The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is rallying against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and their proposed budget for the upcoming year.
The Chicago Teachers Union is rallying against Chicago Public Schools and their proposed budget for the upcoming year. The union believes the budget from CPS CEO Pedro Martinez will have a negative impact on schools on the South and West sides of Chicago .They also feel the proposed budget doesn't do enough to address the needs of students in the school district.
The union also wants Martinez to ask Governor JB Pritzker and the state to provide better funding for Chicago Public Schools.CPS released the following statement in response to the rally:"CPS will present a balanced budget to our Board of Education that calls for a $500 million increase, primarily due to a capital budget to address vital facility repairs, while also closing a $500 million deficit.
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