When will the march(es) take place?

The March for Public Education on Washington will take place on July 22nd, 2017 at the Washington Monument from 10am-2:30pm. If you can’t make the march on Washington D.C., click here to find a local sister march in your area.

 

Who is organizing the march?

The March for Public Education is a grassroots movement composed of students, parents, teachers, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, professors, researchers, paraprofessionals and citizen-advocates who believe in high-quality public education for all children.

 

Why march for public education?

March for Public Education marches to challenge the educational status quo that leaves students over-tested, dehumanized and financially burdened by their educational experiences. M4PE marches to change the national conversation around educational issues, affirms that public education is a right not a privilege and that education is essential for a functioning democracy. We believe schools, colleges and universities should be safe, inclusive spaces for learning and critical thinking, where all children discover their passion(s) and role(s) as citizens.  We aim to advance policy and recursively address issues of equity, inclusion, testing, school funding, college affordability and the right to organize. The march supports teachers, students, parents and communities, advocates for educating the “Whole Child,” calls on legislators to address the student debt crisis and opposes the privatization of public education.

 

Do I need to register?

Yes. We are asking attendees to mark their attendance as “Going” via Facebook. RSVP here.

 

Will bathrooms be provided?

Yes. We will have gender neutral portable bathroom facilities available at our rally site (Washington Monument)

 

How can my organization be involved? Can I plan a Sister March where I live?

Please contact Steve Ciprani at marchforpubliced@gmail.com.

 

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. This march is for children and students of all ages. Activities will be planned for children at several on-site tents.

 

How can people who are unable to attend support the march?

We are truly grateful for your support! For those unable to attend you can also support our efforts by donating here, post about the march with the hashtag #EducationMarch or learn more about how educational issues effect every American.