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Thursday, September 20, 2012

NYC Public School Parents: Don't be fooled by "Won't Back Down"!

NYC Public School Parents: Don't be fooled by "Won't Back Down"!:


Don't be fooled by "Won't Back Down"!


Credit: Center for Media and Democracy

Over the next few weeks, we will be running pieces describing real-life “Won’t Back Down” stories from parents and teachers.  If you’d like to share yours, please email us atinfo@classsizematters.org
Last night I attended a screening of the controversial new film, “Won’t Back Down” about a parent and a teacher who take over their “failing” public school.  I have written a FAQ about the movie which is posted here.  The film was produced by Walden Media, owned by right-wing billionaire Phillip Anschutz, who also co-produced “Waiting for ‘Superman.’” 
Advance screenings have been held around the country, organized by Michelle Rhee’s Students First and other pro-charter lobbying organizations, to promote the “Parent Trigger,”