How the Chicago teacher strike is resolved could have national ramifications for education reform ideas such as merit pay and for the long-term relationship between Democrats and teacher’s unions.
Chicago teachers are scheduled to take to the picket lines today, following the failure of marathon negotiations this weekend with the school district over issues of pay, job security, and evaluations.
The strike, which will involve some 25,000 teachers and support staff, is the first in the city in 25 years, and it will be the largest teachers’ strike since Detroit teachers marched in 2006. More than 400,000 Chicago students will be affected.
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