Chicago Teachers' Strike Ends After 11 School Days

The Chicago teacher strike has ended after an agreement was reached between the school district and the Chicago Teachers Union. The deal includes pay raises, smaller class sizes, and more support staff, but a compromise was made to make up only five of the 11 missed school days. The strike, which began on October 17th, affected over 300,000 students and was the longest since 1987. Mayor Lightfoot acknowledged the impact on students and promised efforts to mitigate the effects.

What were some of the key components included in the agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district?

• Reduction in teacher working hours

• Elimination of standardized testing

• Extended school year by 11 days

• Increased teacher salaries and smaller class sizes

How did the union leaders feel about the final agreement?

• They were indifferent to the outcome

• They were completely satisfied with all terms

• They were frustrated but acknowledged some demands were met

• They rejected the agreement entirely

What did Mayor Lightfoot mention as a significant loss due to the strike?

• Reduction in student enrollment

• Improved school facilities

• Missed opportunities for early college admissions

• Increased teacher salaries

How many students were affected by the Chicago teacher strike?

• Over 300,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 400,000

When did the Chicago teacher strike begin?

• October 25th

• October 10th

• October 1st

• October 17th