Chicago Teachers' Strike Highlights Student Homelessness

The video discusses the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) efforts to address issues like better pay, smaller class sizes, and the high number of homeless students. The CTU has proposed affordable housing measures in their labor contract, which were met with resistance from city officials. The video highlights the intertwined nature of homelessness and education, showing how it affects both students and teachers. It provides statistics on homeless students, emphasizing the need for policy changes to support affordable housing for educators and students alike.

What was the initial reaction to the Chicago Teachers Union's proposal regarding homeless students?

• It was welcomed with open arms.

• It was met with scorn and derision.

• It was ignored completely.

• It was immediately accepted.

What did the Chicago Teachers Union propose to help with affordable housing?

• Hiring support staff and helping new teachers purchase homes.

• Increasing teacher salaries.

• Providing free meals to students.

• Building new schools.

Why did Lori Lightfoot push back on the affordable housing proposals?

• She felt it didn't belong in a labor contract.

• She wanted to focus on other priorities.

• She believed it was too expensive.

• She thought it was not a critical issue.

What percentage of homeless students in Chicago are students of color?

• 100%

• 98.3%

• 75%

• 50%

Which other cities' teachers' unions have addressed student homelessness in their negotiations?

• New York and Boston

• LA and Minneapolis

• Houston and Dallas

• Miami and Orlando