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HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
Wed Oct 3, 2012, 03:20 PM Oct 2012

Help Write a Letter to President Obama [View all]

Diane Ravitch:

Based on your many comments, I have drafted the following letter to President Obama. Please tell me if you have any changes or corrections. Once the letter is edited, I will post it again, and whoever wishes to do so will send it on October 17, two weeks from today.

http://dianeravitch.net/

Teachers’ Letter to President Obama

Dear President Obama,

We assume you know that there are many thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of teachers, who are disappointed in your education policies.

We assume you know that some will vote for you reluctantly, some will vote for a third party candidate, and some will not vote at all. Our votes will make a difference.

Given the choice between you and Mitt Romney, who seems to view public education with contempt, we want to help you win back the hearts and mind of teachers.

Here are ways to do that....

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