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RALLY against mayoral control: Sunday, June 28th, Harlem
Anyone who opposes the Weingarten/Patterson/Bloomberg “team” effort to foist more of the same kind of mayoral control on the city for several more years needs to show up tomorrow in Harlem to tell them absolutely not. They’ve had their chance to improve education in this city, and nobody’s better off — not the kids, not … Continue reading
GEM Points of Unity Leaflet
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GEM joins the protest against Duncan’s corporate agenda
See Ednotes about the protest GEM attended outside Duncan’s convention in Chicago. According to George Schmidt (Substance), teacher union boss Marilyn Stewart continues to support the corporate agenda. CORE Does Duncan Joined by GEMNYC – UPDATED “Our own Angel Gonzalez was out in Chitown to join CORE (the Caucus of Rank & File Educators) and … Continue reading
Watching what Bloomberg does
An article in yesterday’s NY Times announced a report being published today that recommends this: — The city should not limit its high school reform efforts to the creation of small schools. Midsize and large schools can be effective and should be supported. — The DOE should recognize that large high schools still serve the … Continue reading
For WBAI supporters and believers in progressive community radio
DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULEDfor Wed., June 17th, 5-8 p.m. Notice just recieved: For decades, New Yorkers have relied on WBAI for radio that provides real news and perspectives not filtered by corporate media. Now, exploiting a real financial crisis, the station is under attack. Please come out to a demo in front of the station on 6/17 … Continue reading
Charter School War at PS 160, Co-op City
Grassroots Education Movement (GEM) members Angel Gonzalez and Pam Garrison went up to Co-op City to support the parents and teachers at PS 160 who are fighting off the imposition of a charter school in their building. The original application for the charter was for District 11, which does not have as much of a … Continue reading
Our Children Are Not For Sale
Basir Mchawi of the WBAI show, Education At the Crossroads, is looking for endorsers to the attached AD against mayoral control. We need individuals and organizations to sign on. We also need some donations to make this happen. To date we have identified the Amsterdam News and Brooklyn’s Our Time Press as conduits for the … Continue reading
Bloomberg didn’t make it on June 4th
That’s Lenora Fulani on the left and the “Invited Guest” on the right, the one who did not show up. This is the way Voice reporter Tom Robbins alerted readers of the event staged a fortnight ago by the Independence Party at Harlem’s famous Bethel Church: Be there or Be Square! Lenora Fulani, Fred Newman, … Continue reading
GEM at Stella D’Oro Striker Rally
You are invited to view Gloria’s photo album: Stella D’Oro Demo May 30 Stella D’Oro Demo May 30 May 30, 2009by Gloria View AlbumPlay slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser:http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=gloriabrand2&target=ALBUM&id=5342526042979474961&authkey=Gv1sRgCJnCuLb05cSHGA&authkey=Gv1sRgCJnCuLb05cSHGA&feat=email We had a about 10 Gemers out plus I saw other teachers who came … Continue reading
Building Bridges: Mayoral Control and the Schools
WBAI – June 1st 7PM.Listen at http://archive.wbai.org/ CommentsIt was good. Carmen Alvarez did a fine job of stating the UFT’s position in support of Mayoral Control as it currently is without any meaningful changes. Pat Connelly referred to Molly’s comparison of Harlem Charters to Harlem Public Schools. Also, Mimi R. cited the title of one … Continue reading
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