Important message from our @DianeRavitch on fight to protect public education

Only the light can vanquish darkness. In this last election cycle wealthy individuals poured unprecedented amounts of dark money into state and local school board races, in towns small and large, to elect candidates intent on undermining and privatizing our public schools. Network for Public Education Action brings together those of us who are determined to counter the big money that is working to privatize and destroy public education. We do not have their deep pockets, but we have something better – we have you. And together, we have created a national movement of teachers, parents, and citizens who are working to strengthen public education and push back against the privatizers. Can you donate today to help NPE Action to protect public education? Our public schools have paid a heavy price for the test and punish privatization agendas of the last two presidents. ESSA takes much of that power away from Washington, and puts it back in the hands of each state. So while we will work to ensure the next president makes public education a priority and turns his or her back on privatization, we must also work at the state and local level to support candidates who understand sound education policy. If you want to change toxic policies and laws, expose the dark money behind the privatization movement, and support candidates who champion public education, then please consider donating to NPE Action. Your financial support will allow NPE Action to inform public opinion, advocate and support policies and legislation that strengthen our public schools. Please consider a contribution of $100, $50, $25, or any amount you can give, to launch our 501c4. Thank you for helping to keep the light shining, as we work together to defend and strengthen the guarantee of public education for all American children. Thank you, Diane Ravitch  President, Network for Public Education Action NPE Action Virtual Launch Party  NPE Action is thrilled to invite you to join Diane and Robin for a Virtual Launch Party on Thursday, March 10th.  You can register here for the GoToWebinar. Stay tuned in the coming days for more details, but don't miss this chance to chat with Diane and Robin about the launch of NPE Action, the 501c4 of Network for Public Education, and their vision for the coming year.