Occupy…School?: Oakland Parents and Teachers Protest School Closures
- Posted on June 18, 2012 at 10:58pm by
Mytheos Holt
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It’s never an easy experience for anyone when schools have to close due to budget problems. Parents feel cheated and ignored by the system, teachers have to be laid off or transferred, administrators end up kicked to the curb, and virtually everyone feels shortchanged. But there are good ways to react to it, and then there’s the way Oakland parents and teachers have reacted. From CBS San Francisco:
In protest of the proposed closure of a handful of Oakland elementary schools as a cost-cutting measure of the Oakland Unified School District, parents from the affected schools, teachers and community members have planned and executed demonstrations over the past few days – most recently, “occupying” Lakeview Elementary school Monday morning.
Dozens were participating in the protest on the school’s campus, at 748 Grand Ave., Oakland.
Yes, that’s right. Even a routine school closure is enough to bring down the thunder of an “Occupy” protest now. Watch this video report to see the protesters defend themselves in their own words:
Naturally enough, the protesters have been served eviction notices. And naturally enough, they have taken it as a point of pride that they will not comply. What lovely, rational people.
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dmerwin
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:30pmI have a solution, teachers take whatever pay cut necessary to keep the schools open. In fact, make it year round education for the lollypop guild.
Report Post »ICEDRAGON
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 3:09pmExpel the Unions and NEA from our school system. It is criminal. They are communist, socialist. When they hold the children up as a barter chip I say fire them all and start over with teachers that put the children before themselves. I have no compassion for these people that say how much they care for the children, and then watch as they close the schools. If they had done a good job and taught the children well money would not be an issue but the school system has failed and deserver F’s not a raise.
Report Post »steveh931
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 12:42pmThe Department of Education is nothing more than another Progressive idea that failed. Educating our children starts in the home, and local schools should be supported by their communities, not the Federal Government.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:23amgoverment education is crap but its a bummer non helpful things to normal people like the military are not being cut, there actually getting increases while stuff that helps people is getting cuts.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 8:31amRead the news. With today’s world mess, the military defense is definitely some of the “ stuff” that people need .
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:47am@INDIVIDUALISM
Looks like you are a product of our wonderful government educational system!
Report Post »mikenleeds
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:14amall government schools should be closed down , they don t educate our children , they just turn them into animals
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:10amIt is sad when teachers‘ and public servants’ personal benefits cause the taxpayer to lose services. The fat benefits these “public servants” receive have cost the taxpayers, school closings, loss of services like transportation, the arts and sports in schools, poor intrastructure and safety to our nation, just to name a few.
So instead of ccupying schools these people should be at the Statehouse telling Governer “Moonbeam” to restucture these rich benefits for a few “public servants” to make it better for all of our children and the taxpayers…Moonbean it’s time to call Govenor Walker for some fresh ideas!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:55amPretty obvious what the Far Left hoped to achieve with their Occupy Movement. Civil disorder. Unrest. Disrespect for authority. ANARCHY. This is the most “ transparent” thing about the Obama Administration. Yes, Virginia, there really is a “ change” in America with the Obama people. We used to call it anarchy. But that was back when the word “ marriage” was defined as the union by two people of the opposite sex. That was back when American pride would require that one would ” ask not what America can do for you, but what you can do for America.” That was back when a president had only one name and one well- vetted identity. Long, long, ago.
Report Post »iltws2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 5:10amWhere are the Teachers Union? Shouldn’t they give money to help their own instead of giving to corrupt
Report Post »politicians. They tell the teachers join the union, pay your dues and we will take care of you. (RIGHT)
MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 5:51amIf your waiting for unions to make concessions to save their fellow workers you will be waiting for a long time they always eat their own. I guess they just don’t understand what a union is.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 3:00amMaybe… if they did not have to pay so much for… Police, Riot & Fire Insurance, Union Benefits… there might be more Money for actual Education!
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 1:32amThe article says that enrollment is down, and the government can’t justify the cost to keep them open. These protestors need to complain to the Teacher’s Union, because salary and benefits are the largest expense of the public school system.
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 5:56amMaybe people are voting with their feet escaping over regulation, over taxation and other ridiculous legislation.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:09amThese people sound like the idiots in Europe who refuse to cut spending. Lemmings running angrily over the cliff of excess spending. Blaming rather than taking personal responsibility . Dysfunctional behavior by dysfunctional human beings. Think there is a chip missing…
Report Post »theblazerunner
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 12:17amRubio autobiography proves he’s not eligible for VP?
Senator provides evidence, according to lawyers challenging Obama
http://www.wnd.com/2012/06/rubio-autobiography-proves-hes-not-eligible-for-vp/?cat_orig=politics
ooops?
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:59amMerrily we Troll Along….( running out of Ron Paul ideas ?? ) Oh, I know it’s time to play : Trash the Republican VP Candidates !!!
Report Post »theblazerunner
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 9:55amwhat part of parents not being citizens do you not understand…you are a worthless pos.
Report Post »Maxim Crux
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:52pmHome school your kids. They will be smarter for it.
Report Post »Dde13
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 12:11amAmen!!!
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:39pmThank God these people aren’t really reproducing, a few years ago I remember an article about the lack of kids is San Fransicko, and this sort of thing alone proves there a bunch of narcissistic guttersnipes. I hate hippies
Report Post »drbage
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:28pmthe guy in the upper right corner holding the “bail out schools, not banks” sign looks like he is on his way to an audition for the role of Truman Capote.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 7:04amyes. and they’re still running the old Obama ” anti-bank” rhetoric. The old OWS / Canadian groups’ anti-capitalism. These international Lefties are so ” organized.“ So ” community organized.” DUH. We‘re not supposed to be smart enough to know that this isn’t a “ spontaneous” Oakland event ( that’s where…surprise…Van Jones started his ” we don’t trust the cops” groups. … so many surprises from the Far Lefties … ) I really am surprised to see the White House connection here. Never thought I’d see THAT in America. JFK must be twirling.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:21pmGuess they are pissed cause the “free babysitting” is over….
Report Post »YtBH8tin
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:19pmHow does one become a professional protester? Is there a college class that I need to sign up for then drop out of?
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:57amHow ?? Probably just listen to the local ” community organizer.” ( They stir up…er….organize…all of this type of thing ! )
Report Post »marine249
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:15pmIt’s looks like the protesters
Report Post »NEED TO GO FOR A WALK.
MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:13pmThe left eats their own and then wonder why.
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