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Monday, March 27, 2006
DC Parents to Congress: Charter This!
The quality of education in our schools has been undermined by the political meddling of Congress, chronic under funding, low expectations and shocking disregard for our children.
This has set the stage for privatization of our school system -- in the form of 51 new charter schools and vouchers. Congress would have us believe that our only choice is between an overwhelmed, decaying traditional public school and unaccountable charter schools.
Join with parents, students, teachers, school staff, trade unionists and community members to share what has been learned about charter schools and develop plans to stop the creation of separate and unequal school systems. The Eastern High School PTA, Save Our Schools and the DCPTA will hold a teach-in on school privatization, Admission is free and open to the public. Childcare and translations services will be available. Food will be served.
When: Wednesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Eastern High School (1700 East Capitol St. NE) More Info: 202/521-0377 or saveourschoolsdc@yahoo.com
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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