while keeping the focus on the movement.

Review the following websites, The Center for Education Reform

https://edreform.com/issues/choice-charter-schools/

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Once you have familiarized yourself with the In The States and Issues tabs, take a minute to reflect on your thoughts of public education and charter schools. Set aside some time to also review other resources on new and upcoming proposals to enhance the traditional style of learning.

Next, read What are Arizona teachers’ 5 demands?

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2018/04/11/what-arizona-teachers-5-demands-redfored/506728002/

Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. to familiarize yourself with Arizona’s Red for Ed (#redForEd) movement, among the other states that are now having their own movements. Before this article, did you know what Red for Ed stands for? Find support for your thoughts on education reform, for example, addressing the growing amount of charter schools, thoughts towards other forms of alternative education, and the funding of public schools and educators. How can we keep educators happy and/or kids in public school? The assignment is a reflection of your view while having an opportunity to research newsworthy information on this topic.

**IF this is of interest, you can alter the assignment to reflect reform and stances towards bilingual education, another important topic in education, particularly here in the Southwest. You are also eligible to adjust to other realms of learning, where reform is taking place. Approval for the latter required.**

In 3-4 pages, using APA format (including APA formatted section headers), please address the following:

Begin with an introduction about what is Red for Ed and how much you know about it.

Identify 3 specific demands (there are about 5, total, depending on the state/movement you’d like to focus on). Use section headers for organization of these demands.

As you conclude, what did you learn from this article? Whether you want to be an educator or not, what are your key takeaways, even as a tax paying citizen? Feel free to share any existing viewpoints you have about education and anything that surprised you, while keeping the focus on the movement.