Damon & Dreyfuss to Speak at Education Rally Saturday

Monday, July 25, 2011

Damon & Dreyfuss to Speak at Education Rally Saturday(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Both major teachers’ unions – the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA) -- will rally with education reformers in Washington this Saturday for the Save Our Schools March & National Call to Action. The rally – which aims at “putting the public back in public schools!” -- begins at noon at the Ellipse, followed by a march on the White House. Among those speaking are actor Matt Damon, whose mother is a teacher, actor Richard Dreyfuss and educator and author Jonathan Kozol. Leading up to Saturday’s rally are several SOS events at American University, including a film festival – which starts today and features titles like "The People Speak" and “Race to Nowhere” -- and conference with workshops on a host of education topics. WTU Local 6 “is very involved in helping organize this event,” Local 6 President tells Union City, “and we look forward to seeing our fellow activists this week!” Check the Council’s calendar postings or the SOS website for details.
- Saschane Stephenson

 

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