Posts Tagged: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Fired For A Day. Guest post by Michelle Gunderson.

Our school system is falling apart, and what solution do Rahm Emanuel and his appointed school CEO, Forrest Claypool have? Firing us for four days. It might seem as an extreme statement, but that is essentially what we are experiencing. Chicago teachers have been furloughed for four days, and today is one of them. Our… Read more »

BustED Pencils Trending News: Episode 6; Application?; Abuse; Chicago Fighter

BustED Pencils Radio Episode 6 –  Bertis Downs, REM, NPE and one BAT Episode 6: Bertis Downs, REM, NPE and one BAT No formal application needed. Americans can study in Germany for free, in English. An increasing number are doing it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/02/20/americans-can-study-in-germany-for-free-in-english-an-increasing-number-are-doing-it/?tid=sm_fb Abuse of special education monies. Senator Andy Manar goes after special education. Senator Andy… Read more »

BustED Pencils Trending News: TRIPLED; 3 HOURS; BEST?

“Teachers Union has tripled the public support of Emanuel”   –   TRIPLED!!!!!!!  WAY TO KEEP BUSTING THOSE PENCILS CTU – clap clap clap Thousands rally downtown for Chicago Teachers Union http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-teachers-union-rally-0205-20160204-story.html A 3 HOUR exam and a driving test… Algebra 1 EOC: Ridiculously High Stakes Algebra 1 EOC: Ridiculously High Stakes   No lists of “best”… Read more »