Detroit Teachers say no to privatization and a state takeovers of public schools
Picture of Robert Bobb, Chief Financial Administrator and Eli Broad henchman along with David Bing, conservative mayor of Detroit and an employee of Hartcourt Books discussing their privatization efforts
Press Release For Immediate Release
Detroit Federation of Teachers
Stop the Legislative Attack on Underfunded School Districts!
Picket MI State Rep. Fred Durhal’s Detroit Office!
Defend Public Education! No State Take-Overs!
At their last membership meeting, Detroit Federation of Teachers voted overwhelmingly to sponsor a rally to defeat four legislative bills sponsored by Rep. Fred Durhal. The legislation would implement Detroit EFM Robert Bobb’s plan to place school districts facing budget deficits under state control. The legislation would also mandate a series of so-called “reforms” which are little more than privatization schemes. By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) has endorsed the picket and is urging students, parents and community members to to join with teachers to defeat this attack.
“Robb Bobb’s plan, which Durhal is sponsoring, is to balance the budget by cheapening the education available