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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

National Call-in Day. � Fred Klonsky's blog

National Call-in Day. � Fred Klonsky's blog

National Call-in Day.


Wednesday, May 26, NEA launches its National Speak Up for Education & Kids Campaign – beginning with a National Call-in Day.
TAKE ACTION:
  • On Wednesday May 26th, call 1-866-608-6355 to contact your Representative in Congress.
  • You will hear talking points and will be connected to the United States Capitol Switchboard – ask for your House Member.
  • Tell your Representative that public education faces a budget catastrophe and that he/she should support

Thousands circle Chicago City Hall, “No Cuts.”


Estimated at 4,000 CTU teachers by the Chicago Sun-Times, a huge crowd circled Mayor Daley’s City Hall to protest school budget cuts on Tuesday.