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Friday, April 26
Now that the strike is on and CPS is implementing its "Children First" program, one can view a map of those locations. Other student programs are available below and after the break.
The Lookingglass Theatre is offering daytime drama workshops during the strike; $65 a day to participate.
Buzzfeed collected a few tweets from students last night regarding the strike.
The Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators (CORE) released a video telling the history of teacher strikes from 1968 to 1987:
by Robyn Nisi
A/Cby Steve Prokopy
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
Mechanicsby Jeff Smith
Drive Thruby Brandy Gonsoulin
Transmissionby Sarah Brooks
Book Clubby Emma Terhaar
Mechanicsby Phil Huckelberry
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
A/Cby Steve Prokopy