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RSVP HERE CTU members are working to build our political strength to lead our schools and city in a new direction. Next Tuesday, Oct. 15, thousands of community activists from organizations across the city will define a vision of “the city that our people deserve.” CTU stands [...]

Reverend Barber and We Believe it is Possible. Part I Reverend Barber, Board Member of the NAACP, passionately spoke recently at the Organizing Summit, on October 4, 2013. EmpathyEducates is privileged to present snippets of his speech. Doctor Reverend Barber proclaims, "Change Comes When We Find A [...]

Karran Harper Royal Karran Harper Royal works as an Education Advocate in New Orleans. She is the Assistant Director of Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center and co-host of Pyramid Parent Talk Radio Show. Her work at Pyramid involves providing one to one support [...]

Lee Barrios I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as an "Air Force brat" who lived in numerous states and Europe. I worked in the private sector for 25 years, raised three children, and then returned to school to become a teacher at [...]

We are More Than Concerned Parents We are Civic Activists Chicago parents wonder and say aloud, "How are our children going to succeed in life without the proper tools to achieve?" This is one of the many questions citizen parents ask Mayor Rahm Emanuel. There are many [...]

Milwaukee Meets New Orleans Panelists Raynard Sanders hosts The New Orleans Imperative, the only weekly radio show that focuses on public education in New Orleans. Ray has over thirty years of experience in teaching, educational administration, and economic and community development. [...]

Reverend Barber; The Truth of Who We Are; We Are All Human National Day for Dignity and Respect: October 4th STAND TOGETHER FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM! On October 4, 2013, a broad and diverse group of educators students parents joined together for a rally and march. We listened [...]

Growing Fairness teaser from Teachers Unite on Vimeo. For more information about collaborative workshops, screenings, and resources, visit Teachers Unite. Restorative Justice's After-School Special By Bryce Stucki | Originally Published at The American Prospect. October 4, 2013 The documentary [...]

APHA Obesity infographic: Public Health Takes On Obesity: A Route To Better Health Originally Published at American Public Health Association. 2013 Obesity is a serious and costly health problem facing our nation. The number of kids and teens who are obese has nearly tripled in the past [...]