More info at the Save Our Schools website: here.
Save Our Schools National Convention
in Washington, DC
Friday, August 3, 2012 to
Sunday, August 5, 2012
The SOS People’s Principles will focus on:
* Overuse of high-stakes standardized testing on children
* Defense of public education against privatization, vouchers, privately-run charters, and turnarounds
* Opposition to massive and arbitrary school closings, especially in underserved communities
* Equity issues and alleviation of poverty as essential to improving schools and student learning
On the speaker list is: Jonathan Kozol who wrote: “Savage Inequalities: Children in America’s Schools“
The SOS Convention will be held at
The WDC Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Rd, NW
Register now at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3486848257?ref=ebtn
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