CPS Fall Issues Conference
Joining SOS Call to Action in Solidarity
with the National Occupy Movement
Your Public School Under Attack:
Organizing to Fight Back!
8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bayside Expo Center
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SCHEDULE
Good Morning – Registration, Coffee & Pastries 8:15 a.m.
WELCOME
(9 – 9:30 a.m.)
Richard Stutman
Richard Stutman, President, Boston Teachers Union
Paula Parnagian, CPS President
Ruth Rodriguez, CPS Past President
Panel of Activists for Public Education
Sandra McIntosh
Sharon Guzik
Sharon Guzik
Rep. Carl Sciortino
Rita Solnet
(9:30 – 10:45 a.m.)
A fascinating, informed discussion of key topics, including MCAS Reform – The Struggle to Preserve Boston Schools – Organizing Parents Across America – Exposing “Astroturf” Education Groups
Moderator: Sharon Guzik (Medford School Committee)
Sandra McIntosh (Coalition for Equal Quality Education)
Rep. Carl Sciortino (Somerville)
Rita Solnet (Parents Across America)
Alain Jehlen (Education Journalist)
Morning Workshops
(11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Organizing in your community for MCAS reform
Pressing issues facing public education
Reforming charter school financing
Worcester & impact of Stand for Children
Networking Time – Lunch Provided
(12:45 to 1:30 p.m.)
Afternoon Workshops
(1:30 – 3 p.m.)
Inside the education legislation process
Campaigning for public higher education
Organizing parents and communities to influence school committees
Resisting Boston school closings:
Promoting and Preserving The Duty to “Cherish”
Plenary Session and Closing
Workshops report backs: Key priorities
(3 – 3:30 p.m.)
