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Members Journey For Justice To US Dept Of Ed; Parents Share Stories With Public
50 Action Now members left Sunday morning on a bus to Washington D.C. for the 2nd “Journey For Justice” to speak out against school closings, turnarounds and other corporate education reform strategies. Action Now is joining community organizations from 18 … Continue reading
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Action Now Mother’s Experience With Charter School Fines Makes News; Reflects For-Profit Mentality Of Ed Reform
Action Now mother Marsha Godard has been in the news lately speaking about her experience with having a son in a charter school that fines parents for students’ “misbehavior.” She has had to pay close to $2,000 in fines and … Continue reading
