ACORN's "Leave No School Behind" Study

April 15, 2003

On Tuesday, April 15th, ACORN released a study called "Leave No School Behind," documenting the need to protect students, teachers, and schools in the flatlands from proposed budget cuts. The study, done with research support from UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access, demonstrates the importance of providing a stable, quality teaching force in OUSD schools with the highest needs.

ACORN and allies will be holding a press conference at 4:30 p.m. at the area connecting Lockwood Elementary and Havenscourt Middle School, two of the lowest-performing schools in the district. We would like to invite you to participate and build a unified response to make sure that "no school gets left behind" in the face of the impending state takeover and budget cuts.

WHAT: "Leave No School Behind" study release

WHERE: Lockwood Elementary and Havenscourt Middle School (Havenscourt and E. 14th St.) in Oakland.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15th, 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to get involved, please contact John Eller at the Oakland ACORN office at 510-436-5690 or caacornsfro@acorn.org. Please see our web site at www.acorn.org http://www.acorn.org.

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