We fought the invasion of PS 15: a real-life "Won't Back Down" story
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| Lydia Bellahcene and Julie Cavanagh |
The following was written by Julie Cavanagh and Lydia Bellahcene, a teacher and a parent at PS 15 in Brooklyn. This is their real-life “Won’t Back Down” story, unlike the Hollywood version featured in the film of the same name that will open nationwide on Sept. 28. You can also check out my review of the movie. If you are a parent or educator and have your own real-life Won't Back Down story you’d like to share, please send it to us atinfo@classsizematters.org Thanks!
The movie “Won't Back Down” is a work of fiction but is said to be based on real life events. It tells the story of a teacher and a parent in a 'failing' school who join forces to 'save their school'. The tale is a powerful one and some