UNBELIEVABLE: 7 - The Untold Story

CTU should focus on education, not making public policy

It’s absolutely crucial to prioritize classroom teaching and school resources, and resolve these issues first before tackling any other social or political problems.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2022

As educators, CTU cannot ignore social conditions students face

I make no apologies for leading a fighting union. If our students don’t have homes, health care or public safety, it is only a matter of time before more of their schools are closed, homes foreclosed, jobs downsized and families displaced.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2022

In exclusive interview, Haiti prime minister says he’d hand assassination suspects to US

MIAMI — In a statement likely to stir up a political storm, Haiti’s interim prime minister told the Miami Herald he would support sending suspects in the assassination of Haiti’s president to Miami to face murder conspiracy charges if U.S. authorities ask.

Miami Herald · Feb 12, 2022

What’s next for CPS-CTU?

After three battles in three years, the relationship between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union is beyond repair. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2022

CPS says change in COVID case reporting wasn’t intended to mislead public

A CPS dad who has been tracking COVID data pointed out on social media this week that thanks to discrepancies in the district’s figures, the number of infections at individual schools appeared lower than was actually the case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2022

Lightfoot condemned as ‘name-calling ... bad boss’ who can’t get along with anybody — not just CTU

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates wouldn’t say if she’ll challenge Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whom she has said is on a "kamikaze mission to destroy" Chicago Public Schools. But she offered a blistering critique of Lightfoot’s tenure.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2022

Haitian businessman accused in President Jovenel Moïse's murder faces up to life in prison

A U.S. investigation into the assassination of Haiti’s president took a leap forward this week with the arrest of a convicted Haitian drug trafficker who is accused of playing a key role in providing housing, weapons and other support to a group of Colombian commandos suspected of murdering Jovenel Moïse…

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 20, 2022

CPS sees huge spike in students signed up for COVID testing since teachers walked out

After a dismal start to the district’s program, the parents of 82,683 children have now consented to regular testing, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2022