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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: An important part of movement building

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: An important part of movement building:

An important part of movement building

As usual this time of year, there's a debate about the value of taking the struggle to save our schools into the electoral arena. Some see it as a diversion. I see it as walking on two legs. Why is it important for educators and ed activists to support progressive candidates? Here's one reason why.
State Rep. Cynthia Soto (D-Chicago), chair of the task force, has proposed HB 4487, which would bring all closings, consolidations and phase-outs on facilities to a screeching halt through the