Collaborative for Equity and Justice in Education  

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Colloquium
Fight for Public Education

Featured Speaker

Jinny Sims
Past President, British Columbia Teachers' Federation

Saturday, June 7, 2008
5:30 to 7:30pm

Casa Atzlan
1831 S. Racine, Chicago

In October 2005, the British Columbia Teachers' Federation staged and "illegal" two-week walkout to fight for just learning conditions for their students, better working conditions, and the right to bargain collectively. Throughout the strike, the teachers received overwhelming support from students, parents, and the community. More than 30,000 teachers stood strong and won their demands.

Jinny Sims, BCTF past president, led this historic struggle and is coming to Chicago to share how they did it, and the important role teachers play in fighting for social justice and a fair and decent public education.

For more information, email ceje@uic.edu or jpottery2002@yahoo.com or call 312.413.2640.

Free & open to the public.

Click here to download flyer.

Street parking available only | Click here for Mapquest directions.
Close to CTA Blueline and major buslines | Click here for RTA trip planner.

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**NOW AVAILABLE**
February 2008 report, Investing in Neighborhoods, on CPS' plan to close, consolidate 11 schools, and turn-around 8 schools.

A report of the Data and Democracy Project--a collaboration of the Collaborative for Equity and Justice in Education and the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement.