CPS, CTU React to GOP Proposal for State Takeover
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CPS and CTU officials react to the proposed state takeover of Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis calls a new proposal by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republican leaders political theater, as the union and Chicago Public Schools work feverishly to settle a contract deal. CPS CEO Forrest Claypool also slammed the proposal. Brandis Friedman has details.
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CPS, CTU React to GOP Proposal for State Takeover
Clip: 1/20/2016 | 4m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis calls a new proposal by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republican leaders political theater, as the union and Chicago Public Schools work feverishly to settle a contract deal. CPS CEO Forrest Claypool also slammed the proposal. Brandis Friedman has details.
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