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Lowell Education Justice Alliance Planning Meeting
October 12, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hello Friends- if you are interested in protecting and improving public education for all and against the privatization of our public schools, please join us!
Thursday, October 12th at 6:00pm at United Teachers of Lowell offices, 169 Merrimack Street, 4th floor.
AGENDA
Updates and continued organizing around LEJA’s focus for Fall 2017
– Student free time – RECESS and HOMEWORK policy
-Diversifying our teacher and staff population
–Budget ( State Foundation Budget vote along with the Fair
Share tax)
–Solidarity Work: LEJA will participate in the Raise Up petition drive to get $15 minimum wage and Paid Family Leave on the MA ballot next year. We will also get out the vote for the Fair Share tax that will be on the ballot.
Other issues we are interested in for future action: Tackling the destructive impacts of high stakes testing on students and teachers; Rethinking our curriculum to be more inclusive of all experiences/histories; Ensuring appropriate resources and supports for ELA and SPED students/teachers/staff; police in our schools —
the school to prison pipeline. What else???
Check us out and become one of the many LEJANS fighting for justice for our students, teachers, staff and parents! Our voice should be paramount in education policy and decision making. Join us!
Community allies are always welcome.