Chicago schools are empty as district leaders accommodated an influx of visitors for the Democratic National Convention, highlighting the city's education system failures and the influence of unions on education policies.
Key Points
Chicago schools empty for DNC despite low proficiency rates
CTU demands vacant school floors be converted into shelters for migrants
Influence of unions on education policies evident in Chicago
Pros
Highlighting the failures of the education system in Chicago
Shedding light on the influence of unions on education policies
Cons
Students missing out on valuable education time
Concerns over the prioritization of politics over education