Opinion: A high-octane ed reform campaign is coming
Written by Alan Gottlieb on Jul 21st, 2011. | Copyright © EdNewsColorado.org
National education blogger Alexander Russo broke news yesterday about a new and well-funded education reform advocacy campaign that will launch in Denver next week.
Called “One Chance Colorado,” the eight- to 10-week campaign will use billboards, TV ads, bus stop posters and web-based strategies to push for “accountability at every level;” recruiting and supporting strong teachers and getting rid of weak ones; investing in good schools and “rapidly addressing” underperforming schools; and putting education ahead of politics.
There will also be a “field organizing” component to the campaign.
People involved in the campaign were reluctant to discuss it ahead of next week’s official launch. But