The Chicago school strike is into its third day, a struggle between education reformers and unionized teachers. The issues will look familiar in other cities around the country. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken the side of schools reformers against a teachers' union he accuses of being resistant to change. We look at the national implications and the possible consequences for the November election.
Chicago School Strike
Credits
Guests:
- Diane Ravitch - New York University - @DianeRavitch
- Tim Knowles - University of Chicago - @UchicagoUEI
- Juan Jose Gonzalez - Stand for Children Illinois
- Rick Perlstein - author and historian - @rickperlstein