Breaking @AFT - Before Biden Speech: STOP RACE TO THE TOP From Chicago Teachers

NO to Overtesting, NO to Merit Pay, NO to Privatization.
YES to small class sizes, YES to early childhood education, YES to wraparound services.

Leaflet was passed out outside the hall by members of the Chicago Teachers Union as Biden is about to speak. But most delegates do not have it in their hands.

CTU people tweeting it.
The amazing Jen Johnson Jennifer Johnson ‏@jenj2399

CTU is a solutions-based union.

 #AFTConf12 @CTULocal1 http://pic.twitter.com/TQTos2Aa

Members of AFT Exec Council invited to stage.
Lots more to report but it is already 3:45.
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