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VIDEO: 4/20/11 Press Conferences by Coalition for Justice in Education and Jean-Claude Brizard regarding Brizard's acceptance of CEO of the CPS

On April 20, 2011, Jean-Claude Brizard, former superintendent of the Rochester City School District, made a formal announcement of his departure from Rochester, NY to take a position as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, effective immediately. The Coalition for Justice in Education as well as the Community Education Task Force had statements regarding Brizard's departure. This video contains both press conferences with q/a from Brizard's press conference.

http://blip.tv/file/5074259

VIDEO: About Brizard: A message from Rochester to Chicago

Education activists in Rochester, NY send messages of support to education activists in Chicago, IL letting them know all about Jean-Claude Brizard--the Chicago Public School District's new CEO.

http://indytv.blip.tv/file/5071828/

Video Report of School of the Arts Rally against Brizzard's Budget

Video Report from Tuesdays Rally and Budget Hearing

Community-wide Education Summit To Promote Fundamental Change

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2011-03-10 19:32

Community-wide Education Summit

Join the Movement for Fundamental Educational Change

Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12, 2011

On March 11 and 12, a Community-wide Summit for Educational Change will take place. Will this be another talk session with inspiring words but short on follow-through and action? Over our dead bodies.

Community-wide Education Summit To Promote Fundamental Change

On March 11 and 12, a Community-wide Summit for Educational Change will take place. Will this be another talk session with inspiring words but short on follow-through and action? Over our dead bodies.

Everyone interested in inclusive, collaborative, real education reform efforts in the Rochester City School District will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of a realistic, focused plan.

2011 Upstate NY Permaculture Gathering

When: Saturday, April 9
Where: Foodlink Distribution Center
138 Joseph Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605
Why: to inspire and educate our communities about locally grown foods, sustainable shelters, and community interaction.

This is a free, all-ages event.

Permaculture is knowledge for the future.

Cuts! In Education (Youth Empowerment video)

NY,Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed to cut 1.5 Billion dollars in education. Here is the Youth Empowerment Production Program response to why this is a BAD idea.

Michael Jackson's song "They Don't Really Care About Us" is our mantra to why we cannot stand around and let this happen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8QJ2_wbFaY

94.6% No Confidence and the Following Storm

The latest here in Rochester, NY in our “war for the soul of our schools”.

Rochester Braves Cold In Support Of Egypt

Submitted by AlBrundage on Sat, 2011-02-12 21:27


On Wednesday February 8, Activists in Rochester braved freezing temperatures and a sub-zero wind chill to show their support for protesters in Egypt. Egyptians have been demanding the resignation of President Hosni Mubarek since January 25. The Egyptian demonstrators finally won their chief demand on Friday, When Mubarak stepped down.

CETF Parent to Privatization Advocate/Irondequoit Parent

Let's Debate: D & C uses "parent" voice of Carrie Remis, and Irondequoit woman with ties to rightwing education groups to counter Rochester parent and community resolution of No Confidence in Superintendent Brizard

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