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Today in history: 200,000 students boycotted Chicago public schools

October 22, 2012 By Barbara Russum

On October 22, 1963, a coalition of civil rights groups organized Freedom Day, a mass boycott and demonstration against segregated schools and inadequate resources for black students.

Anti-teacher-union “Won’t Back Down” flunks at box office

October 3, 2012 By Susan Webb

"Won't Back Down," the Hollywood movie portraying teachers unions as pretty much the devil, has set the record for the worst opening since 1982.

Chicago teachers educate a nation

September 21, 2012 By PW Editorial

It was nine days that shook Chicago, the 2012 teachers' strike changed the nation.

Part-time faculty pay reaching poverty level

September 21, 2012 By Michelle Kern

The American Federation of Teachers recently highlighted the tenuous employment and poor compensation of part-time college teachers.

Parents and students back Chicago teachers

September 18, 2012 By John Bachtell

Hundreds of parents and students demonstrated their solidarity with striking Chicago teachers in rallies across the city Sept.18.