Many educators and parents are fed up with the current state of public education and have decided to take matters into their own hands. In an effort to make their voices heard in state legislatures and in Washington, they have issued an invitation for all who are disgruntled with the school system to meet together this summer in Washington D.C. The Save Our Schools March has been gaining steam since its inception a year ago, and now there are many local marches planned across the country as well. We'll take a look at the purpose of the Save Our Schools March and why so many across the country have become frustrated enough with public education to take a public stand.
What is the Save Our Schools March?
This movement that has cumulated into the Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action began approximately one year ago. Many parents, students, educators and community members have become increasingly frustrated with the No Child Left Behind Act that went into effect 10 years ago and the more recent Race to the Top initiative by the Obama Administration. According to the organization's website, this group has seen the educational system transform into one that is primarily governed by test scores, rather than real instruction.
Many in this movement have taken their concerns to state politicians and some have even gone all the way to Capital Hill with their issues. However, they do not feel that anyone who