By Jasmine Cen
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) held a mass rally in downtown Chicago last Thursday after the union rejected a contract offer from Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
On Tuesday, CPS announced cuts of up to $120 million from the current school year budget.
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Background Music: Courtesy of Lindbolm Math and Science Academy Choirs.
Additional reporting by Yingxu Jane Hao.
Photo on top: About a thousand gathered to rally against CPS’ latest contract offer on February 4. (By Jasmine Cen/Medill)