DC Public Education Allies Gather Monday to Join National Day of Action
Friday, December 6, 2013
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Hundreds of DC teachers, students, parents, principals,
faith leaders and community organizations will
gather Monday for a forum and
discussion of issues affecting public education in the District. All mayoral
candidates have agreed to attend, as have local unions representing principals,
teachers, teacher’s aides, cafeteria workers and custodians. The forum –
part of a National Day of Action organized by the AFT -- will focus on
“Principles that Unite Us,” expressing a common vision for public education
as community groups, parents and local leaders come together “to reclaim the
promise of public education as our nation’s gateway to democracy and racial
and economic justice,” says Washington Teachers Union president Liz Davis.
“The Washington Teachers Union and Empower DC invite all public education
stakeholders to attend this important event,” Davis adds. “The success of
our schools and our children depend on it!”