Chicago Public Schools suffering from ‘chronic absenteeism’ by teachers as union demands higher pay

The Chicago Teachers Union in Illinois is demanding a 9% annual raise for teachers. The median salary for a CPS teacher is close to six figures, at $95,000 annually. Meanwhile, 41% of Chicago Public School system teachers missed more than 10 days during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a new report. The 10 days represent a statistical benchmark educators use to monitor “chronic absenteeism” among their teachers, The Chicago Tribune reported. The demands for higher wages are particularly shocking, considering that less than a quarter of eighth-grade students are proficient readers, according to the Nation’s Report Card. Unfortunately, back in June, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union told a news radio host that conservatives do not want Black children to read, adding that it is “part of the oath they take to be right-wing.”

Rather than participating in constructive discussions on vital public policy issues such as the cost of living, public school funding, and the value of work, left-wing radicals aim to undermine established norms. They often focus on promoting a mindset of low expectations for their students while simultaneously chasing personal financial gain.

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