Why Democrats Are Opposed to Charter Schools

It would be hard not to notice the intense lobbying efforts to promote charter schools by Stand for Children, the League of Education Voters and, now, the Washington State PTA. Lining up against charter schools are the League of Women Voters, NAACP, the state teachers union (WEA) and most Democrats. Charter schools have been rejected by the voters three times, most recently in 2004, and both the State party platform and the King County platform affirm our opposition.

Sarajane Siegfriedt, Chair of the King County Democrats Legislative Action Committee, recently traveled to Olympia in an ice storm to testify against the current bill, which is sponsored by Democrats. She will discuss: What's behind the current push? Who is using whom? What's the truth about New Orleans charters? Is this why we lost Race to the Top? Would you want your kid to sign up for one?

Let's follow the money. Of course, Q&A and lively discussion will ensue.

Meeting Starts at 7PM

Richmond Masonic Center

185th and Linden, Shoreline WA