DC High School Students Will Protest October 6 At Spingarn

On October 6, 2009- there will be another student protest starting at 8:45 a.m. This protest will be held at Spingarn High School . Stay tuned for more*While I am posting this information, I have nothing to do with the actual student protests being arranged during the school day. All of the student protests to date have been arranged by various student leaders.

Posted by The Washington Teacher featuring Candi Peterson, blogger in residence,

some pictures courtesy of protesters, some pictures courtesy of Metro Labor Council.

Why Must DC Students Pay 4 Rhee And Fenty's Mistake?

Picture and videos (below) from DC student protest at McKinley Technology Senior High School. Students left McKinley and marched to 825 North Capitol St NE, the DCPS Central office and were advised that Chancellor Michelle Rhee was out of town. From the DCPS central office students marched to the Wilson Building where they met with members of the DC City Council.

Posted by The Washington Teacher featuring Candi Peterson, blogger in residence

video clips courtesy of channel 7 news and The WaPo online site