PSAT for 9-13-11: Help save Troy Davis’s life
This is not my usual Public Schools Action Tuesday suggestion, but justice for one person is critical to creating justice for our children and for all people. When justice has clearly been denied, all of us have to speak out. The case of Troy Davis, who is scheduled to be executed in Georgia next Wednesday, cries out for public outrage.
Here’s what you can do.
1) Sign the petition set up by Troy Davis’s sister here.
2) If you are a teacher, join the “Teach Troy” campaign which was initiated by Chicago educators, activists and artists. They are calling on all educators to interrupt their regular teaching schedules this week to dedicate a class period to “TEACH TROY.” Educators for Troy have created an emergency “Teach Troy” curriculum on their newly launched blog. The website provides links to readings and videos about the case of Troy Davis and suggestions for student projects and assignments. The site also includes links to simple, independent actions that students can take to help save Troy’s life.
3) Write to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Many people have been writing, Tweeting, and Facebooking about Troy Davis over the past few days. Here’s an example from NAACP CEO and President Ben Jealous:
Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
It’s the foundation of our justice system, built to serve and protect the wrongly