Pieces of Manley
Footage shot for documentary about Manley High School on the West Side of Chicago, and their successful basketball team.
Footage shot for documentary about Manley High School on the West Side of Chicago, and their successful basketball team.
Audio only recording of a news story reported by Carol Marin about a high school in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood that implemented a program called “Unity” to help its failing students.
Paul Vallas, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joins Chicago Tonight to answer questions about school policies and budget concerns. They focus on a controversial new busing plan which would significantly shift the schedules of magnet schools in order to marginally reduce transportation costs.
In Chicago public schools, recent reform has taken some power away from the central administration and put it in the hands of local school councils. However, school reform is being threatened by a looming budget crisis.
Footage of the 1975 Chicago Teachers Union strike and a group of substitute teachers participating. The strike lasted 11 days and won a 7.1 percent raise. Additional wins include further reduction in class size, maternity benefits improvements, and paid dental insurance.
This tapes relates to Tape 15282. A group of female substitute teachers in the middle of a meeting, talking about teacher’s issues.
Camera original footage of a group of female teachers in the middle of a meeting, talking about teacher’s issues. Relates to tape 15286.