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Friday, March 29, 2013

The Battle for Public Schools – last minute details United Opt Out National

United Opt Out National:

Please read here for all details regarding the occupation.
The event will take place at the Dept. of Education, 400 Maryland Ave, SW , Washington, DC 20202. We will be outside, in the plaza on the north side of the building. If possible, bring your own camping chair and be prepared for any kind of weather.
Official schedule for our second occupation of the Dept. of Ed. in D.C. from April 4-7, 2013, is available HERE.
Official press release is HERE.
Donations are accepted HERE.
Official poster HERE.
Livestream is HERE.
RSVP HERE.
Rules and parameters for the march on Saturday HERE.
Need free sleeping? Email Peg at writepeg@juno.com and please read HERE.
Any other questions? Leave a comment and we will be in touch!
See you very soon,
United Opt Out National Administrators




Occupy DOE 2.0: The Battle for Public Schools – last minute details

admin at United Opt Out National - 1 minute ago
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School Closings: Please Bring Your List to DC

admin at United Opt Out National - 1 minute ago
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Denisha Jones: Why I Will Occupy the Department of Education….Again

admin at United Opt Out National - 1 minute ago
This piece was first shared at emPowermagazine. This year will mark the second anniversary of Occupy the Department of Education (Occupy the DOEd). April 4-7 teachers, parents, students, and educators will gather in front of the U.S. Department of Education … MORE

Colorado Student Walkout March 14th: Sharing the Facts

admin at United Opt Out National - 1 minute ago
Please listen and join Colorado students this Thursday, March 14th as they walkout and gather at the capitol to protest TCAP and corporate education reform. RSVP for the event here. Read press release here.

Kris Nielsen: Why I Will Occupy the Dept. of Ed. in DC

admin at United Opt Out National - 1 minute ago
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