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




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