Vol. 15, No. 48
Newswire: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the states
People were seeing what real reform creates
Charter schools were open, each with a different mission and creed
Students lined up to attend, especially those most in need
Kids were now learning, with excitement and fun
And community members wondered what more could be done?
Scholarships, charters, blended learning, accountability in schools
Parents believed in change, with the right set of tools
Parents were eager, reformers answered the call
But when they approached their state reps, they hit a brick wall
Frustration began to mount, and fatigue took its toll
No wonder there’s low support for lawmakers, according to our most recent poll
Some great strides have been made, others more mild
To give power and choice, to both parent and child
Unions won’t keep the status quo, try as they might
Because there’s a new generation that’s ready to fight
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Please note that Newswire is settling in for a cold winter’s night, taking a vacation and will be back January 7, 2014.