CTU, Principals: Special Education in Crisis
Clip: 2/15/2017 | 7m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Strong charges from the Chicago Teachers Union leveled against Chicago Public Schools.
For Chicago Public School students, this year has been riddled with instability. While the voices of students are sometimes heard above the din, there’s one population about whom advocates are especially concerned: those who need special education services. Brandis Friedman has more on what their parents and teachers say they're fighting for.
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CTU, Principals: Special Education in Crisis
Clip: 2/15/2017 | 7m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
For Chicago Public School students, this year has been riddled with instability. While the voices of students are sometimes heard above the din, there’s one population about whom advocates are especially concerned: those who need special education services. Brandis Friedman has more on what their parents and teachers say they're fighting for.
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