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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
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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