We did it
We did it.
Just hours ago, the California State Senate gave their final stamp of approval this afternoon to the Parent Trigger, and in an unprecedented move, has given parents real power over the education of their children. For the first time anywhere in America, parents have been empowered and entrusted with the legal right to force dramatic change at their child's failing school. This is a historic day, and one that will send shockwaves across our entire nation.
Now, at any failing school in California, parents are in control. If 51% of parents stand up and demand change, their local school district has to give it to them. And we're done with marginal change - no more patronizing gestures or half measures. Parents will be able to demand a school district either radically overhaul the school by itself, or turn it over to a charter operator who can transform it for every student.
One month ago, all the political prognosticators gave us NO chance. Yesterday we passed the most transformative education reform in America.
And it was all because of you. Because you stood up. Because you stood together. Because you spoke with one voice that we're mad-as-hell and we're not going to take it anymore.
You called, email, and faxed your representatives. You exposed the Alice-in-Wonderland games that dominate the capital, and you demanded that for just this one time politics must be about kids. And it was.
Congratulations, to the parents of Los Angeles and all of California. Let's go put our power to good use, and transform public education for our children, our communities, and our collective future.
