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IN THIS ISSUE - Struggle and Progress
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ebruary marks the 83rd anniversary of Black History Month. Originated by Carter |
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G. Woodson, Black History Month is a month of remembrance dedicated to those who influenced the lives and social conditions of African Americans,
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namely former President Abraham Lincoln and former slave, abolitionist, orator, statesman and reformer, Frederick Douglass. As we reflect on the social journey of freedom and equality, it is appropriate to remember a powerful excerpt from one of the famous speeches delivered by Frederick Douglass on August 4, 1857. That speech began, “if there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Parallel those words to our charter school society today – many of the early pioneers of the charter school movement struggled financially, politically and socially as they fought to promote and protect the power of educational choice – the power of educational freedom. Today, more than 1.3 million children are attending over 4,500 charter schools across the nation demonstrating that those early struggles have resulted in the advancement of public education across the country. Read below why families are exercising this powerful right to choose . . .
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Brian L. Carpenter, PhD
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Four Reasons Why a Charter School Might Be Right for Your Child |
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When you are asked why a charter school might be right for someone’s child, how do you respond? This month’s featured article is designed to help you answer that question by offering key reasons why families across the nation are choosing charter schools. Click the link to the right to read more and to rate this article.
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One of the most influential speeches in the movement to equal rights among every color of people, was Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech entitled "I Have A Dream." Experience the memory in celebration of Black History Month. Listen here. |
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Searching for the most plentiful resource on the history and current events of Black History? Bio.com provides a beautiful website spotlighting the most influential people, an interactive timeline, historical stories, games, videos and more!
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