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Schools Matter: Taking our schools back from the 1% is OccupyLAUSD's goal

Schools Matter: Taking our schools back from the 1% is OccupyLAUSD's goal:

Taking our schools back from the 1% is OccupyLAUSD's goal

First published on Echo Park Patch 2011-10-16

"We have our cake, and are eating it too." — Eli Broad (Predatory Philanthrocapitalist & Charter School Patron)

"Occupy LAUSD" and Reclaim Our Schools!Inspired by the Occupy Movement for social and economic justice nationwide, educators and community members are planning to Occupy Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) starting Tuesday October 18, 2011. Organizers met Friday night to plan for the action, which will originate with a march from the Occupy Los Angeles encampment at City Hall to LAUSD headquarters on Beaudry Avenue. Activists will then begin an occupation via an encampment at LAUSD.

The organizers comprised a mix of teachers, Occupy Los Angeles