Going Beyond the SOS March by Recognizing the Politics Involved in the Way Forward
A teaching colleague from Washington mentioned in one of the FB pages I help administrate – Save Our Schools Florida - that she admired the activity on our page. When she told us about what they were beginning to do in her state, it made me realize that to transition from the energy of the SOS March it will be necessary to accept and recognize political realities. Battles will have to be fought on both national and state fronts. These most immediately will be found in the 2012 presidential race and in state legislatures currently in session.
Collaboration between states can be critical. We don’t seem to be doing this right now, but the school reform movement is sure doing so. Its rock stars like Michelle Rhee and Jeb Bush routinely make presentations to state legislatures. Billionaire funded groups like ALEC and Stand for Children hop from state-to-state to both