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Chicago Teachers Union Holds "Walk-Ins" At 150 Schools To Demand More Funding For CPS
Monday's "walk-ins" by CTU are part of a national movement with The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools.
October 1, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Teachers Union staged "walk-ins" at more than 150 schools on Monday as part of a nationwide movement to call for more funding for public education.
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The demonstrations came as approximately $200 billion federal COVID relief funding is coming to an end nationwide, and school districts across Illinois are looking at big budget issues as a result.
"The funding from the federal government has had such a positive impact, and to have it taken away with no plans to replace or supplement means we will halt the incredible growth our students have made since bouncing back from COVID," said Benito Juarez Community Acad teacher Lilliana Hogan.
