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To save our schools, wear sunblock and bring ideas
- 07-26-2011
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Blog by John Merrow/Huffington Post
I won't be reporting from Saturday's Save Our Schools March and Rally because my young granddaughters (and their parents) are visiting from Barcelona, but it's likely that PBS NewsHour will have a presence there. The rally and march are being organized by teachers from across the country -- and have attracted promises to attend from numerous big names in the field, as well as endorsements from Jonathan Kozol, Deborah Meier, Diane Ravitch and others. I regret missing the event, because I expect I would recognize a lot of people there. I wish everyone well. I have a question, however. The acronym SOS is catchy and convenient -- the internationally recognized cry for help. But what are protestors hoping to save our schools FROM? And, just as important, what are they FOR? I am one of those middle-of-the-road guys who is concerned about the polarization of public education. (more...)
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