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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Modern School: Revolutionary Milquetoast or General Strike?

Modern School: Revolutionary Milquetoast or General Strike?

Revolutionary Milquetoast or General Strike?

Teachers and Students Occupying the Rotunda, CA State Capital
68 people were arrested at the California state capital last night protesting for tax extensions to bail out the state and avoid further cuts to K-12 education. 20 of those arrested were UC Santa Cruz students who came in solidarity with the California Teachers Association. “We came with our A game,” said one student who was clearly frustrated and disillusioned by the CTA’s lack of commitment and weak message. Many of the students felt betrayed, having made a