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Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 16th, 2009. Rally at 11 a.m., Location: Abyssinian Baptist Church (Harlem)

Event brought to you by the Coalition for Educational Justice:

Please join us on Saturday, January 16th, 2009 as we rally in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Educational Justice Day in NYC!

Educational Justice in the 21st Century:
Our Kids Need College Prep, Not Just Test Prep!
2010 Budget Cuts Fight-Public Schools and CUNY
School closures are not the only answer for struggling schools
"Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.."-MLK

TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW!!

In neighborhoods across New York City, parents share the hope that their children will graduate high school and go to college. The vast majority of students in Black and Latino communities still do not graduate high school with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college and the world of work.

No school that day: Bring your children, translation available.
Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2009
Location: TBD
Time: 11 a.m.

To view the flyer, click here!

Parents from across the state march on the Capitol in Albany to show support for CFE.
CFE Litigation CFE v. State of New York
In 2006, after 13 years in the Courts, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed the right of every public school student in New York to the opportunity for a sound basic education and the state’s responsibility to adequately fund this right, but deferred to the Governor and the Legislature to determine the appropriate amount. more >