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Ohio Governor Decides to Cancel Teacher Pension Fund Elections
What happens when the people elect trustees who want to protect their pensions?
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Jim Vail
Chicago Board of Education Meeting June 26, 2025
The Chicago Board of Education monthly meetings are democracy in action where the public can speak up about serious issues in the schools.
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Jim Vail
Troy LaRaviere Out as President of Principal’s Union
Troy LaRaviere is out as the President of the Principals & Administrators Association (CPAA).
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Jim Vail
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Islamophobia Concern after CPS Library Bulletin Board Display
Chicago Board of Education June 26, 2025
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Jim Vail
CTPF Trustees Vote to Cut Healthcare Subsidy
Chicago teacher pension woes continue.
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Jim Vail
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CTPF Meeting June 26, 2025
Tier 2, Remodeling & Conferences
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Jim Vail
Private Equity is Destroying Public Pensions
Underfunded and Undervalued: The Truth About Teacher Pensions
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Matthew Scheffler
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June 2025

CTPF Budget Questions Loom Before Thursday Board Meeting
The question we have been asking the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) is why pay high and hidden money manager fees when you can simply invest the…
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Jim Vail
CTU Settles Lawsuit with Joey McDermott
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) ended its lawsuit against Prosser High School Teacher Joey McDermott and agreed on a settlement that will allow him to…
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Jim Vail
Minnesota Pension Law Reform First Baby Step
The Fight Against Tier 2 Pension
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Jim Vail
TIF Mania & Call to Ban Cell Phones
Chicago Board of Education Meeting May 29, 2025
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Jim Vail
Chicago Teaches’ Pension Fund Board Meeting May 15, 2025
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund met May 15, 2025 to vote on fund resolutions and investments.
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Jim Vail
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