Editorial: Too many Chicago teachers are chronically absent

People walk past the Chicago Public Schools central office at 42 W. Madison St. on Oct. 31, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

By The Editorial Board | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: November 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM CST | UPDATED: November 25, 2024 at 9:08 AM CST

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Four out of 10 Chicago Public Schools teachers were absent from class more than 10 days last year. That's not acceptable.

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Editorial: 4 in 10 Chicago Public Schools teachers were ‘chronically absent’ last year from a job with a median salary of $95,000

How much more again does their union expect?

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