PSAT for 7-3-12: Call for equality (especially in the schools)
For our nation’s birthday – let’s give some thought to what it really means to be a great nation.
(I’m trying to take a little work break in honor of July 4th so I’m just going to share the most recent Action of the Week from the Parents Across America June 28 newsletter.)
The Supreme Court has upheld the federal healthcare
reform law. My long-time friend and PURE colleague Johnny Ho;mes said to me that by next year, people will simply be calling Obamacare “healthcare.”
Can we really turn the corner and become a nation that offers its people medical care regardless of status or situation? If we can do that, can we also turn off the message from the “reformers” that it’s OK to offer children different educational opportunities based on their status and situation?
The so-called education “debate” is really just a one-sided propaganda campaign
More elected school board petition drive dates
From Parents 4 Teachers:
Elected School Board Campaign Needs YOU This Week
We need your help this week, next week and the rest of July to circulate petitions to get a referendum for an elected school board on the November ballot.
Looks Like We’re Getting Under Their Skin
CPS Board President David Vitale was forced to respond to parents’ demands last week after P4T and other groups held a press conference and testified at the June 27 board meeting asking for smaller classes, a better (not just longer!) day, fair compensation and protections for teachers, and improved school facilities.
Read the Sun-Times coverage of the event. The board says it doesn’t have the money to provide all the things parents and teachers want for their schools. Call CPS at 773-553-1500 and tell them to get their priorities straight and fund the things our kids need most!
Please share this email with your friends!
For more info, visit www.parents4teachers.net
LSC training by Wanda
You know she’s the best. PURE’s Wanda Hopkins will be offering LSC lessons 1 and 2 on Thursday, July 19 from 9 to 1 pm at Leslie Lewis school, 1431 N Leamington Ave.
All LSC members are welcome. Please let her know you are coming by sending an e-mail to wjhoppo4@yahoo.com.
There will be no charge for this training.
If you would like to have Wanda come out to your school for LSC training, please e-mail or call her (773-663-5420). Your LSC can donate some of your :SC trainign money to help defray our costs. We would also like to be able to invite other LSC members to join in any other training that Wanda offers.
(I’m trying to take a little work break in honor of July 4th so I’m just going to share the most recent Action of the Week from the Parents Across America June 28 newsletter.)
The Supreme Court has upheld the federal healthcare
reform law. My long-time friend and PURE colleague Johnny Ho;mes said to me that by next year, people will simply be calling Obamacare “healthcare.”Can we really turn the corner and become a nation that offers its people medical care regardless of status or situation? If we can do that, can we also turn off the message from the “reformers” that it’s OK to offer children different educational opportunities based on their status and situation?
The so-called education “debate” is really just a one-sided propaganda campaign
More elected school board petition drive dates
From Parents 4 Teachers:
Elected School Board Campaign Needs YOU This Week
We need your help this week, next week and the rest of July to circulate petitions to get a referendum for an elected school board on the November ballot.
- Thursday, July 5: Logan Square, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Starbucks on California and Logan Blvd.
- Thursday, July 5: West Town, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at 2002 W. Superior.
- Tuesday, July 10: West Rogers Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at 6635 N. Mozart.
Looks Like We’re Getting Under Their Skin
CPS Board President David Vitale was forced to respond to parents’ demands last week after P4T and other groups held a press conference and testified at the June 27 board meeting asking for smaller classes, a better (not just longer!) day, fair compensation and protections for teachers, and improved school facilities.
Read the Sun-Times coverage of the event. The board says it doesn’t have the money to provide all the things parents and teachers want for their schools. Call CPS at 773-553-1500 and tell them to get their priorities straight and fund the things our kids need most!
Please share this email with your friends!
For more info, visit www.parents4teachers.net
LSC training by Wanda
You know she’s the best. PURE’s Wanda Hopkins will be offering LSC lessons 1 and 2 on Thursday, July 19 from 9 to 1 pm at Leslie Lewis school, 1431 N Leamington Ave.All LSC members are welcome. Please let her know you are coming by sending an e-mail to wjhoppo4@yahoo.com.
There will be no charge for this training.
If you would like to have Wanda come out to your school for LSC training, please e-mail or call her (773-663-5420). Your LSC can donate some of your :SC trainign money to help defray our costs. We would also like to be able to invite other LSC members to join in any other training that Wanda offers.