DC Metro Action is a listing of local actions, entertainment, volunteer opportunities and the occasional rant on a wide range of socially just issues.
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Monday, October 03, 2005
Over-Funded War = Under-Funded Schools
The United States is spending $5.6 billion a month on the war against Iraq, while public education is desperate for funds. Students, teachers and families must demand quality education.
Join Teaching for Change, the Youth Education Alliance (YEA) and the Social Action and Leadership School for Activists (SALSA) for a free screening of "STAND UP: Student Organizing in DC." The film documents student protests against cuts in education and poor school conditions and also highlights key moments in the history of DC education organizing, from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Following the screening, attendees will share youth empowerment strategies and gain concrete tools to inspire discussion and action among young people. This event is free and open to the public but please register here or at 202/787-5229.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6:45 p.m. Location: Busboys and Poets (14th & V Street NW)
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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