Teachers For Social Justice: ALEC Protest, City Council Education Committee Meeting and Bud Billiken Parade

Teachers For Social Justice: ALEC Protest, City Council Education Committee Meeting and Bud Billiken Parade:

ALEC Protest, City Council Education Committee Meeting and Bud Billiken Parade

AUGUST 7, 2013 LEAVE A COMMENT

Join CTU & GEM Members This Week

Thursday, August 8 at 12 pm      Students, Teachers, Clergy, Workers opened a week of ALEC protests - Photo @phillipcantor 17 E Monroe (at Wabash & Monroe) Protest the ALEC conference from 12 pm to 1 pm outside of the Palmer House (17 E Monroe)!  There will be a picket line, press conference, and banner drops from the L tracks.                   RSVP to Rebecca Martínez Friday, August 9 at 10 am 121 N LaSalle The City Council Committee on Education (led by Latasha Thomas) is holding a hearing on the CPS budget cuts and layoffs.  We are organizing a presence at this hearing. RSVP to Marty Ritter Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 am 35th and King Dr. Join CTU for the Bud Billiken Parade!  This is a fantastic annual event, and we will have a big contingent, including marching band.  Please join us!  We will meet at 35th and King Dr. and walk over to join the parade.  After the parade, join us for a picnic behind Dyett School on the Midway at 51st St, one block east of King Dr.  We will serve complimentary hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks. RSVP to Brandon Johnson or 773-456-3191.