April Fools

The word is out that the Chicago Teachers Union may take a 'holiday' on Friday, April 1st. No 'fooling.' The Chicago Tribune ran a short editorial exclaiming 'How CPS Students lose...' - if the teachers aren't there to teach - and, you know what? They're absolutely spot on.

I get it...the CTU wants to make a point about being told they will have to take three unpaid furlough days this spring. I understand they are furious at personnel and budget cuts. I also think that the teachers are feeling overwhelmed in many respects. But I believe there is a better way for the CTU brass and teachers to make a point.

Instead of taking an unwarranted 'holiday' on April 1st I'd suggest that the teachers actually take a different course of action so they don't look like fools. The teachers would come out way, way ahead if they decided to teach on one of those three furlough days. Imagine what parents, the public and the people at CPS would think if the teachers took this route.

Teachers, you'll be the fools if you don't show up on April 1st.

Dick