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December 9 – National Day of Action for Great Public Schools | NEA Today

December 9 – National Day of Action for Great Public Schools | NEA Today:


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DAY OF ACTION FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS


MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013


WHAT IS THE DAY OF ACTION?

On December 9th, educators, parents, community organizations and students are joining forces around the country to ensure quality public schools that are community led and student centered.


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For more information, visit the Our Schools website.

December 9 – National Day of Action for Great Public Schools
On December 9th, educators will join parents, students and community leaders across the country to hold local actions that demand their direct involvement in decisions that impact public schools. In communities across the country, these key stakeholders are demanding more for America’s kids than the current market-driven reforms which proliferate rather than address inequity. For more information,
Weaving Tolerance, Acceptance into Classroom Curriculum
While conventional subjects like English, math and science have been part of classroom curriculums for centuries, administrators, teachers and parents in the Hamilton Township school district hope to incorporate another aspect of education that focuses on mutual respect and understanding. Source: NJ.com Related posts: Must Reads – Teaching Tolerance More Schools Rethinking Zero-Tolerance Is ‘Zero