The Center for Media and Democracy keeps a careful watch on the activities of ALEC, the ultra-conservative organization of state legislators. One of ALEC’s model law is a “parent trigger” bill.
The new film “Won’t Back Down” pulls together the threads of corporate backing for the privatization of public education.
Coming Attractions —
http://theunitedstatesofalec.org/documentary/
Hi Diane,
I attended the advance screening for the movie on Tuesday in Newark. Wrote a review I thought you might be interested in reading. I also took notes from the panel following the movie. A lot of parents fed up. One parent shouted, “I’m about to homeschool my child because I’m tired of this mess.” http://teacherunderconstruction.com/2012/09/19/my-review-of-wont-back-down-and-notes-from-panel/
Best,
Stephanie
I am peeved to no end how americans which are for the most part are poor,and without a voice can allow the minority of rich fat cats to dictate how anything and I mean anything in the u.s. of a to be run. The poor in this country have allowed privatization of almost our lives. Government leaders that we elect to represent the people only represent themselves and special intrest. From the privatism of the penal system, our utilities, and now our schools. As a veteran that has seen first hand how countries abroad educate their children with the money given them by our government and in most cases countries we’ve distroyed and rebuilt. For example the country of Germany send their kids to school from kindergarden to four years of college for free. Ours schools cost. And then to add insult, our kids are asked to compete (illequiped) in a global economy. Our public school teachers are demeaned. Being a school teacher doesnt have the clout it once had. Management ask them to do more for less pay. What’s next our sex lives. That’s being done in one.country right now. Over the last forty years private industry has profited in nearly all aspects of our lives. The majority of americans are below the poverty line and because there is no voice to speak for them, they are exploited! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!! :’(