Day of Action focuses on poverty in Des Moines Public Schools

Poverty is huge obstacle to student learning

DES MOINES, IA (12/05/2013)(readMedia)-- Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association; Tammy Wawro, president of the Iowa State Education Association; Andrew Rasmussen, president of the Des Moines Education Association; and Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa are joining a National Day of Action on Monday, December 9, to demand more for Des Moines Public School students. From California to Vermont, Iowa joins over 22 other sites as we raise our hands and voices on behalf of our public school students.
WHO: Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association; Tammy Wawro, president of the Iowa State Education Association; Andrew Rasmussen, president of the Des Moines Education Association; and Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa; on behalf of Iowa's public school students.
WHAT: Press conference surrounding A Day of Action to collect hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, and boots for families in need in the Des Moines Public Schools.
WHEN: Monday December 09, 2013 at 11:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Des Moines Education Association
206 Center Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
NOTES: You may enter the DMEA office on Center Street, or you may park in the ISEA parking lot, enter the ISEA office and go to the 1st floor to the DMEA office.