Karen Lewis Grades CPS' Budget Math
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Karen Lewis talks about the recently released CPS budget, ongoing contract negotiations.
CPS on Monday unveiled a $5.7 billion operating budget that calls for more than 400 teacher layoffs and banks on $480 million in state aid. Tonight, we'll discuss the district's budget proposal and ongoing teacher contract negotiations with Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis.
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Karen Lewis Grades CPS' Budget Math
Clip: 8/10/2015 | 15m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
CPS on Monday unveiled a $5.7 billion operating budget that calls for more than 400 teacher layoffs and banks on $480 million in state aid. Tonight, we'll discuss the district's budget proposal and ongoing teacher contract negotiations with Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis.
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