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Milwaukee, June 1: We Will Defend Our Public Schools! / ¡Defenderémos nuestras escuelas públicas!

We Will Defend Our Public Schools! / ¡Defenderémos nuestras escuelas públicas! On June 1, the Wisconsin legislature is expected to begin its debate on the state budget. Included in this is a proposal, initiated by Sen. Darling and Rep. Kooyenga, for the Milwaukee County Executive to seize control of public schools at whim and sell […]

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Milwaukee, May 28: Pack MPS School Board Meeting

Join teachers, staff and community supporters of public education tonight, May 28, for the Milwaukee Public School Board’s regular meeting, where the budget and the attempted takeover will be discussed. The address is 5225 W. Vliet Street, 6:30 pm. “I’m going to share the call and email information for all of the folks who are […]

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Form An MPS SCHOOL DEFENSE COMMITTEE

http://stopmpstakeover.com/ Protect YOUR SCHOOL and ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS from the TAKEOVER What is a School Defense Committee? A School Defense Committee is a group of parents, students, educators, community members/organizations, local leaders, faith- and neighborhood-based associations, and businesspeople who are willing to get involved at YOUR school to oppose the MPS takeover plan. Who needs […]

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DETROIT SHUTS WATER OFF AGAIN, VIOLATING UN DECLARATION

http://voiceofdetroit.net/ MAY 27, 2015, DETROIT – City contractor Homrich’s water shut-off trucks rolled out like thirsty beasts yesterday, targeting Detroit residents who owe more than $150 to the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) and are at least 61 days late on their payments. The wave of shut-offs is the third in recent Detroit history, […]

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Hundreds Gather to Protect MPS Schools From Takeover

http://bit.ly/1EyK8VP ‪#‎NoMPSTakeover‬ MTEA leader and Auer Avenue teacher Ingrid Walker-Henry said: “As a teacher, I know how hard it is for children and their families who live in this city. Education is not the only thing on their mind, survival is. If those people who live in the suburbs want to help Milwaukee; they can […]

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May 27, Milwaukee: AUER Community is NOT Your Colony! Hands Off Milwaukee Public Schools! NO to Jim Crow! YES to Public Education!

AUER Community is NOT Your Colony! #‎NoMPSTakeover‬ ‪#‎wibudget‬ Auer Avenue Elementary is one of the public schools targeted by the Senator Alberta Darling (R – River Hills) and Representative Dale Kooyenga’s (R – Brookfield) Milwaukee Public Schools takeover plan and a symbol of all of our under-resourced schools. Join us as we surround Auer Ave. […]

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May 27, Madison: YGB in solidarity with people of faith against $5M Prison Budget Expansion

YGB in solidarity with people of faith against $5M Prison Budget Expansion The state is proposing to add $5 million to increase Wisconsin’s prison population. The fight against the prison industrial complex continues, as we will continue to fight to build the people and not the jail. Join YGB to stand in solidarity with CUSH-Congregations […]