Call to Action: Royal Oak School District Hosts Critical Meeting

The following information was provided by Royal Oak Schools.

Our community schools are at risk and the next three weeks may determine their viability for the future. Please attend a very critical meeting about preserving our system of public education.

• Date:  Tuesday, November 27, 2012 
• Place: Royal Oak Middle School, Gathering Place 
• Afternoon Session: 4:00 P.M. 
• Evening Session: 6:30 P.M. 

We see state and federal policies on education eroding the local control of our schools. We see the privatization and corporatization of public education without the benefit of improved student learning. Michigan is embarking upon legislation to change public education in ways that are untested and untried. Please join us to learn more about this movement and what the school community can do about it. We are inviting parents, school employees, and concerned citizens to join us for a briefingon the issues that are in front of our legislators right now - before their session ends in December. Dr. Vickie Markavitch, Superintendent of Oakland Schools, will be with us for each of our meetings. 

Thank you for your continued support of public education for all students. Although not perfect, it is our system of community schools that has built this nation.  We are certain that this country cannot flourish without a free and appropriate education for all children. Please join us on Nov. 27, for this critical meeting to support public education. 

Shawn Lewis-Lakin, Superintendent