Puerto Rico Plans to Close 600 (Half) of Its Schools!?

Mercedes Martinez, of the Federación de Maestros de Puerto Rico (FMPR) [Federation of Teachers of Puerto Rico], and Ruth Rodriguez of United Opt Out joined the Education Town Hall on August 27 to discuss a government plan to close 600 schools and lay off 1000 teachers. Community response has includes occupying school buildings and demanding a 10% tax on the wealthiest corporations rather than attempting to balance economic shortfalls on the backs of the poorest citizens. Track 3 below —

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The Education Town Hall broadcasts from Historic Anacostia in Washington, DC, Thursdays
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The Education Town Hall BUS is a monthly program
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The program regularly airs on the 4th Thursday of each month.