Washington Journal
Chicago Teachers' Strike
2012-09-15T08:33:24-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNWEyXC8zMDgyMTYtMDQtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been reached in Chicago that would allow schools to restart and the overall implications for public school reform efforts across the country. He stressed the most important issue was the use of student test scores to gauge teacher salary and performance evaluations. Other factors mentioned included class size, textbook purchasing, and the professionalism of the teachers. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices.
Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been…
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Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been reached in Chicago that would allow schools to restart and the overall implications for public school reform efforts across the country. He stressed the most important issue was the use of student test scores to gauge teacher salary and performance evaluations. Other factors mentioned included class size, textbook purchasing, and the professionalism of the teachers. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. close
Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been… read more
Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been reached in Chicago that would allow schools to restart and the overall implications for public school reform efforts across the country. He stressed the most important issue was the use of student test scores to gauge teacher salary and performance evaluations. Other factors mentioned included class size, textbook purchasing, and the professionalism of the teachers. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. close
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