UPDATE: I am finding out more about 'Stand for Children'. They seem 'grass rootsy', but there's more there than meets the eye according to this opposing viewpoint. We might want to approach this with a good deal of cautious skepticism.
The mysterious political action group is called Stand for Children. Based in Portland, Oregon, and with affiliates in seven states, SFC is an enormously well-funded and sophisticated “grassroots” organization whose largest single funder is Bill Gates: he gave the group nearly $3.5 million in 2010.
Originally, SFC did have a strong grassroots orientation, and its focus was demanding better funding for public schools. The organization grew out of a “Stand for Children Day,” a big 1996 rally in Washington, D.C., headed up by Marian Wright Edelman of the Children’s Defense Fund. Civil rights icon Rosa Parks addressed that rally: “If I can sit down for justice, you can stand up for children.” Source: CORE (Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators)
Jon Stewart interviewed Diane Ravtich, a big critic of Charter Schools. She believes that the initiatives by The Gates Foundation and other wealthy Americans is taking America in the wrong direction. See also, Ravtich's piece in The New Yorker, 'The Myth of Charter Schools'.
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SFC is advocating for Indiana Senate Bill 1. As individuals, we have our personal views and opinions about proposed legislation, how much or how little to challenge the status quo, but as a group we all agree that in reaching a conclusion, it is best to learn more about what is being proposed, so we invite you to join us.
Monthly Meeting: 'Stand for Children' guest speaker, Matt Impink
Time Location
100 W. Indiana Ave.Created By More Info
PUBLIC EDUCATION AT RISK IN INDIANA
The Democratic Alliance of Northwest Indiana (DANI) hosts:
Guest Speaker: Matt Impink
Indianapolis Organizer, Stand for Children
Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 6:30-8:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Westchester Service Center
100 W. Indiana Ave.
Chesterton, Indiana
Matt Impink will talk about the "Stand for Children" organization (www.stand.org) and answer questions. the public is invited. A brief DANI business meeting will follow.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you have any comments and/or questions, please contact DANI at:
web: www.danwi.org
e-mail: dani.message@gmail.com
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