DC Public Education Allies Gather Monday to Join National Day of Action

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Hundreds of DC teachers, students, parents, principals, faith leaders and community organizations will gather Monday for a forum and discussion of issues affecting public education in the District. All mayoral candidates have agreed to attend, as have local unions representing principals, teachers, teacher’s aides, cafeteria workers and custodians. The forum – part of a National Day of Action organized by the AFT -- will focus on “Principles that Unite Us,” expressing a common vision for public education as community groups, parents and local leaders come together “to reclaim the promise of public education as our nation’s gateway to democracy and racial and economic justice,” says Washington Teachers Union president Liz Davis. “The Washington Teachers Union and Empower DC invite all public education stakeholders to attend this important event,” Davis adds. “The success of our schools and our children depend on it!”