What BATS Do
Last night, somebody asked me what BATS do. Here is what I answered - with a few additions1. Working to elect people to school boards, union offices, city councils and legislatures who stand strong for public education and rolling back testing.2. Testifying at all of the institutions represented above when they hold public forums.3. Supporting ballot initiatives and petition drives which work tow
12-27-13 With A Brooklyn Accent Go BATs
With A Brooklyn Accent: Tough Questions to Ask About Charter SchoolsThe powers that be in the Democratic Party, including our President, have made Charter Schools their main vehicle for educational renewal in low income communities. And there are more than a few civil rights leaders, and elected officials in Black and Latino communities who view them as a chance to give families in their neighborh
