Friday, November 6, 2009

The Future of DCPS

The Washington, D.C. Branch of the
NAACP Presents A Forum Entitled:
The Future of the District of Columbia Public Schools


The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has a long tradition of fighting for social justice—especially when it comes to defending education as a civil rights issue. That’s why the local branch of the NAACP is hosting a forum on the future of D.C.Public Schools (DCPS). Don’t miss this opportunity to hear key perspectives on the state and future of education in our public schools from Washington Teachers’ Union President George Parker and DCPS Deputy Chancellor Kaya Henderson.
This forum will focus on how parents, individual citizens and groups can work to make our schools better for the students of our city. The forum is free and open to the public.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 127:00 p.m.
WHERE: Israel Baptist Church 1251 Saratoga St., S.E. (At 12th St., N.E. near the Home Depot)
All NAACP Branch meetings are open to the public.
Let’s do what’s good for kids and fair to teachers.
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