Teachers in Chicago aren’t just committed to fighting for higher wages. They say the city has the money to support its students and teachers outside of the classroom. Story Transcript MARC STEINER: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Marc Steiner. Great to have you with us. Chicago teachers are striking once again; and not […]
Author Archives: Jenn Johnson
Jen Johnson taught high school history in Chicago Public Schools for ten years before joining the staff of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in 2013. She has a BS from Northwestern University in Secondary Education and an MA from Northeastern Illinois University in Community and Teacher Leaders. She is currently the CTU Chief of Staff and believes that teacher union activism for public schools and the teaching profession is part of a larger struggle for social and racial justice, which connects educators with students, parents, and communities.