From Diane Ravitch the war on public education moves to Philly

Public school activists are conducting a sit-in in the office of the mayor of Philadelphia to protest school closings.

This is the announcement I just received:

BREAKING NEWS – March 5, 2013 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hello PCAPS (Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools & Moratorium Endorsers,

The fight for education has just reached new levels! Parents, community activists, retired teachers and allies are sitting in the Mayor’s office as we speak and they are refusing to leave until we win a one year moratorium on school closings.

Members like yourself are joined by NAACP President Jerry Mondesire and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan.

This is a historic day for public education in Philadelphia!

The School Reform Commission in Philadelphia will vote on March 7, 2013 for the closing of 29 Public Schools after three days of public testimony calling for a one year moratorium. The plan was revised by Dr. William Hite, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.

PCAPS is a combination of Parents, Parent Groups, Community, Unions, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Clergy who have come together to fight for Public Education.

Originally posted here: http://dianeravitch.net/2013/03/05/breaking-news-public-school-supporters-sitting-in-philly-mayors-office/