Category: budget

Throwback Thursday- More Charters Schools Bad News for Public School Funding

by Scott, posted in budget, Charter Schools

In light of the recent news that MA state officials have approved 225 more charter seats, I thought it appropriate to repost this comic that illustrates the damage that this budget-draining move will have on our public schools.

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Throwback Thursday- The BPS Walkout

by Scott, posted in budget, students

As we have just experienced our second student lead protest for funding our schools- the BPS Walkout; I thought it would only be appropriate to feature the "Walkout" comic for this 180Dayz Throwback Thursday.

Throwback Thursday- McKinsey Report

by Scott, posted in budget

In light of the recently released McKinsey Report, I thought for this Throwback Thursday the cartoon below would be quite fitting. (link to BTU summary of McKinsey Report or Click here for full report). The question remains, why is it that closing schools and cutting teachers seems to be the quickest and only solutions ever proposed to the crisis … Continue reading Throwback Thursday- McKinsey Report

Teacher Salaries, Are we worth it?

by Scott, posted in budget, teachers

Happy Teacher Appreciation week! With the media attacking teacher salaries the week before we are supposed to be honoring educators (click here for link to article) , I thought it would be appropriate to create a cartoon that addresses this issue. I hope you enjoy it, share it with all your friends and colleagues (click the share buttons … Continue reading Teacher Salaries, Are we worth it?

Chicago School Strike

by Scott, posted in budget

Here's one in the spirit of unity for my Chicago colleagues that taking a stand and fighting to get a fair contract and more support for their schools and students. Show your support! Sign the petition here at this link: Stand with Chicago Teachers- Sign this petition! Keep abreast of the developments via the CTU at this … Continue reading Chicago School Strike