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Chicago Charter School Teachers Strike

HeadlineDec 07, 2018

In Chicago, over 500 teachers at the Acero charter school network have gone on strike, calling for smaller class sizes, more special ed staff, pay equity with Chicago Public Schools and protections for undocumented students. It is believed to be the first strike at a U.S. charter school.

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