Feb. 2010: School Choice Actions to Take

A major change is coming to our schools. The LA school board is about to decide the future of 30 public schools, and the future of our public schools is at stake.

That is why we are running a grassroots campaign to support the customized "teacher/parent school plans" over those presented by outside operators. And when it comes to making the changes our schools need -- it's teachers and parents in the community who know best, not outsiders.
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What is a local school teacher/parent plan?

• It ensures that your school will be open to ALL neighborhood children.
• It includes ALL students, including Special Education students and English language learners.
• It is designed by teachers and parents who have worked for years in the community, worked with students on a daily basis, and know their unique needs.
• It focuses on proven reforms that emphasize teaching and learning the critical thinking and skills students need for success in college, work and beyond.
• It is a customized plan, written to meet our local student, school and community needs.

What can you do to help support our local schools?

1. PARENT/TEACHER ADVISORY VOTE (Completed: Feb 2nd &, Feb 6th)
   
   
2. CITY-WIDE "STAND TOGETHER FOR OUR SCHOOLS" ACTION
   (Completed: Feb 9th)
   
   
3. PACK THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THER SCHOOL CHOICE VOTE
   (Feb 23rd)
   Join UTLA members, parents, and community members at the LAUSD School Board as Cortines gives his recommendations on the school vote plans and the School Board votes on the future of our schools.
   (Read More)
   
   
4. PHONE CALL, EMAIL, AND FAX THE SCHOOL BOARD
   Contact Superintendent Cortines and ALL the school board members to support the teacher/parent school plans.
   (Contact them here)
   
   
5. STATEWIDE ACTION
   (On March 4 & 5th)
   Take action as UTLA members unify with all sectors of the state public sector, such as the university and college campuses, other school districts, and many labor unions.
   (Click here for March 9th information)
   

For more information on School Choice, see School Choice Resources