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Rochester NY Coalition for Public Education Free Screening & Discussion

November 30, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm UTC-4

Rochester, NY

Are you concerned about our children’s education?

Join us for a free screening of Backpack Full of Cash, a 2016 documentary on the impact of privatization on American public schools. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

Thursday, November 30th

6:30-8:30pm

The Little Theater

The panel members are:

Dr. Shawgi Tell, Professor of Education, Nazareth College, author of “The Charter School Report Card”

Mr. Harry Bronson: NYS Assemblyman

Mr. Windsor Wade: Rochester Teacher & Parent

Ms. Mary Adams: Rochester School Board member

Charter School Advocate: To be named

Sponsored by: Rochester Coalition for Public Education, Metro Justice, Rochester Teachers Association, The Alliance for Quality Education, Rochester Community Foundation, New York State United Teachers

For more information contact Dan Drmacich at dandrmacich123@gmail.com

Details

Date:
November 30, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Website:
http://actiontogether-rochester.org/event/backpack-full-cash-public-schoolsprivatization/

Organizers

Rochester Coalition for Public Education
Metro Justice
Rochester Teachers Association
The Alliance for Quality Education
Rochester Community Foundation
New York State United Teachers

Venue

The Little Theater
240 East Avenue Rochester, NY + Google Map
Website:
https://thelittle.org/