How to create a faux grassroots ed reform organization!
Out-of-work DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee has just created her very own new ed reform organization. You can too!
How to Create a Faux Grassroots Ed Reform Organization (in 12 Easy Steps!)
1. Think of a name using these words: STAND, KIDS, STUDENTS, FIRST, ALLIANCE, EDUCATION, ED, OUR, SCHOOLS, COALITION, COMMUNITY, VOTERS, REVOLUTION, REFORM, NOW
2. Put two or three of those words together in any order (possibly linked by a preposition like “with,” “of,” “for” — or if you want to be really with-it, use “4″ instead of “for”!).
3. Add an exclamation mark at the end!
4. Create a slick web site – be sure to include engaging photos of multiracial kids on your front page.
5. Write a fierce and positive Mission Statement that no one can disagree with, like: “We want all kids to achieve excellence in school!” Or, “We want an excellent teacher in every excellent classroom teaching excellence to
