Last week, the Philadelphia School District's School Reform Commission (SRC), the governing body of the School District, voted to end the district's contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. By doing so, they raised teachers' health care costs claiming the money saved will be funneled directly back into schools. This week, in honor of parent appreciate month, the School District hosted a viewing of Won't Back Down, a film that many perceive to be anti-union and pro-charter. It was this move that revived mounting resentment among students who claim the film pits families against their teachers and bashes unions. Members of Philadelphia Student Union responded to the SRC's...
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