Big Education Ape: Supporters of Public Education to Occupy Department of Education

Supporters of Public Education to Occupy Department of Education
Monday, 13 February 2012 (5 days ago) Group to demand the end of the corporatization and privatization of public education and test-centric educational reforms by marching on White House, meeting with Senate Staff and occupying the DOE. From March 30-April 2, Americans from across the nation will gather in Washington D.C. for Occupy the Department of Education. Through Occupy DOE, participants will demand an end to the legislative reforms and mandates that threaten the quality and existence of the American public educational system. Supporters will also offer viable alternatives and solutions that enhance critical learning, focus on the student needs versus profitability, and which improve and strengthen public education. Occupy the Department of Education (DC) is being sponsored by United Opt Out National, a grass roots organization of teachers, parents, students an

Saturday, February 18, 2012