Chicago Teachers Union President apologizes for comparing district CEO to a special education student.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates faced criticism for comparing CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to a special education student who can't be suspended during a union meeting. Gates later apologized for her remarks, made in the context of stalled contract negotiations. Special education advocates condemned the comments as hurtful and stereotypical, while Gates defended her record of advocating for more support for students with disabilities.

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