Al Sharpton, Newt Gingrich, and Arne Duncan walk into a bar…
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Posted By: Bernie Brooks on August 23, 2009 Ok, so, what do these three men have in common? Apparently, they’re all on the same page about one thing: education reform. The trio is teaming up for a tour of cities across America in an effort to bring attention to the great need for public education reform in our country and to encourage all community members to become involved in the issue. The tour starts this fall and has scheduled stops in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Baltimore. Now, you may be asking, “Why these guys? What do they have to do with education?” Well, Arne Duncan is the easiest answer, as he is the Obama administration’s Secretary of Education. It’s his job to tout education reform. Rev. Al Sharpton and his civil rights organization, National Action Network, have long been concerned about the inequalities present in our school system. Rev. Sharpton believes that everyone should have an equal opportunity to quality education. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich frequently talks about the need for education reform, especially in the areas of math and science. He often brings attention to several reports (“A Nation at Risk” 1983, Hart-Rudman Commission National Security Report 2001) that say America’s educational system is a national security threat. And, what do ya know, Mr. Gingrich used to be a college teacher. So, three very different people can agree on the need for education reform in America. How wonderful! We’re all going to come together on this issue! We’re going to reform education! How? Well, at this point, we’ll have to ask the bartender for the punchline. A.C.Rieke Copyright 2009 BA Productions Network If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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