The Windy City is is undergoing a tumultuous historical moment, with the uprising of the Chicago Teachers Union occurring alongside the ongoing restructuring and privatization of the Chicago Public Schools system. Most recently, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel oversaw the closing of 50 public schools, many of which will be replaced by charter schools.
Chicago School Closings And The Joyce Foundation: The Obama Connection
An investigation into the major players behind Mayor Emanuel’s push to privatize public education reveals the president’s ties to the issue.