Stacy Davis Gates

Stacey Davis Gates, President of the Chicago Teachers Union, shares insights on how teachers are navigating the challenges of a new school year amid heightened immigration enforcement. She discusses the impact of ICE near schools, emphasizing the mental health concerns for students and families. Davis Gates highlights community solidarity and the necessity of educators advocating for immigrant rights. The conversation also touches on the alarming decline in literacy among high school students, linking it to factors like the pandemic and screen time.