AFT’s Randi Weingarten Urges America To Unite With Teachers To Improve Public Schools

[Omaha Steve]

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Submitted by Doug Cunningham on October 4, 2010 - 3:37pm
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By Doug Cunningham

American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten says the challenge to make America’s public education system work for all kids can only be met if the whole nation commits to it. At the One Nation march in Washington D.C.Weingarten said public school teachers and their unions are committed to achieving the highest quality public education for all.

: “Every child – every child – has a right to a fair and hopeful start in life. Brothers and sisters, we have a choice. We can follow our aspirations or we can give in to our fears. We here today
aspire to our ideals. We here today must invest, not divest, in our kids.”

Weingarten urged the public to unite with teachers in a push to improve public education.

: “We must do it! And I ask you to join America’s public school teachers in our quest to make as difference in every child’s life. Let’s stand together. One nation together!”