Chicago Schools Remain Closed for the Second Day, Lightfoot Accuses Union of Holding Education ‘Hostage’

Chicago Public Schools have canceled classes for a second straight day after the teachers union voted to refuse to teach in person. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has now accused Chicago Teachers Union of holding education “hostage.” The union said that 73 percent of their members voted to switch to virtual learning due to the pandemic on … Continue reading Chicago Schools Remain Closed for the Second Day, Lightfoot Accuses Union of Holding Education ‘Hostage’