The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins

The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins

The election of Barack Obama brought unprecedented hope to students and educators, now it’s time to turn that energy into action.

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There’s no doubt that public education in America is in trouble. Classes
are overcrowded, teachers are underpaid and resources are unavailable.
But Barack Obama’s message of “Yes we can” gave teachers and students
hope this past November that help is on the way. This video created by
the Forum for Education and Democracy documents how teachers and
students were equally inspired by Obama’s message of change and calls on
the Obama administration to commit to high-quality education and health
care for all children

Erica Landau

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