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is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
Mission Statement
is to put tax dollar expenditures and other monies used or spent by our federal, state and/or city governments before your eyes and in your hands.
Through our website, you can learn your rights as a taxpayer and parent as well as to which programs, monies and more you may be entitled...and why you may not be able to exercise these rights.
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The E-Accountability Foundation announces the
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
'A for Accountability' Award
to those who are willing to whistleblow unjust, misleading, or false actions and claims of the politico-educational complex in order to bring about educational reform in favor of children of all races, intellectual ability and economic status. They ask questions that need to be asked, such as "where is the money?" and "Why does it have to be this way?" and they never give up. These people have withstood adversity and have held those who seem not to believe in honesty, integrity and compassion accountable for their actions. The winners of our "A" work to expose wrong-doing not for themselves, but for others - total strangers - for the "Greater Good"of the community and, by their actions, exemplify courage and self-less passion. They are parent advocates. We salute you.
Winners of the "A":
Johnnie Mae Allen
David Possner
Dee Alpert
Aaron Carr
Harris Lirtzman
Hipolito Colon
Larry Fisher
The Giraffe Project and Giraffe Heroes' Program
Jimmy Kilpatrick and George Scott
Zach Kopplin
Matthew LaClair
Wangari Maathai
Erich Martel
Steve Orel, in memoriam, Interversity, and The World of Opportunity
Marla Ruzicka, in Memoriam
Nancy Swan
Bob Witanek
Peyton Wolcott
[ More Details » ]
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Current Events
New York City Department of Education Buys Local Newspapers to Get Information to Parents
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION JOEL I. KLEIN, CHANCELLOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE N-35, 2003-04 March 10, 2004 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES CONSORTIUM OF NEWSPAPERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PARENTS ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS "Newspapers for a Stronger Community" is a collaboration with the Department of Education, PENCIL, The New York Times, and 17 community and ethnic Newspapers. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) today announced the creation by The New York Times, in collaboration with PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning), a consortium of 17 community and ethnic newspapers in support of New York City's public schools. The group, collectively named Newspapers for a Stronger Community, will print ads about important education initiatives to provide parents of public school students with information to help them learn more about what is happening in their children's schools. The program launched last week with the publication of ads encouraging parents to apply for one of the 34 new Community and Citywide Education Councils. "Newspapers for a Stronger Community is yet another example of the overwhelming belief held by our corporate partners that informed and engaged parents play a key role in creating quality public schools for all of New York City's children," Chancellor Joel I. Klein said. "On behalf of our 1.1 million public school children, I'd like to thank PENCIL and The New York Times for leading the charge to create this unique and exciting partnership." The ads published last week have reminded public school parents about the deadline to apply for one of the new 34 Community & Citywide Education Councils due to replace Community School Boards this spring. The deadline recently has been extended to March 22, 2004. By having at least nine parent members, each new Council expands the opportunity for parents to help lead in the reform of New York City's public schools. Parents will nominate themselves to serve on the Councils, and parent members will be selected by the officers of Parent and Parent-Teacher Associations. In addition to The New York Times, Newspapers for a Stronger Community includes: Al Hayat, America Oggi, Amsterdam News, China Press, El Diario La Prensa, El Vocero, Greek National Herald, Haitian Times, Hoy, Irish Voice, Irish Echo, The Korea Central Daily News, The Korea Times, Noticias Del Mundo, Novoye Russkoye Slovo, Super Express, and Nowy Dziennik. The DOE has been working with PENCIL since 1995 to create public-private partnerships to improve public education and expand public awareness of the Department's goals and challenges. Contact: Jerry Russo / Paul Rose (DOE) (212) 374-5141 Diane McNulty (The New York Times) (212) 556-5244 Ruth Cohen (PENCIL) (646) 639-0565 |
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