Mailee Smith and Micky Horstman: As Chicagoans sour on the Chicago Teachers Union, politicians are taking notice
New polling shows just 27.5% of likely Chicago voters having a favorable opinion of the Chicago Teachers Union.
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Mailee Smith: CTU took over Acero charter schools to stifle choice. Subsequent closures are no surprise.
The closures of seven Acero charter schools are the product of the CTU’s yearslong anti-charter strategy.
Mailee Smith: CTU and CPS are avoiding accountability instead of helping students
The way to help failing schools isn’t by taking away from those that have more.
Mailee Smith: Illinois students aren’t taught life skills, but lawmakers might force lessons on unionization
As an Illinois parent, I have developed concerns about the public education system's ability to prepare graduates for the workforce. I worry for my children's futures. While recently helping my...
Mailee Smith and Joe Tabor: Amendment 1 is the pension clause on steroids
Fifty-two years ago, Illinois adopted a new state constitution that favored a special interest through language that would later decimate the state's finances and drive the tax burden to among...
Op-ed: For real police reform, stop letting police union contracts override Illinois law
Nearly a year has passed since George Floyd's death set off waves of demonstrations across the nation, including Chicago, prompting Illinois' public leaders to pledge police reforms that both improve...