PFT President Arthur Steinberg, Conwell Middle School math teacher Hytolia Branch, and Principal Erica Green are seen smiling at a Board of Education meeting after the School District removed Conwell from its closure list.
A Facebook post from City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier shows her holding a PFT Save Our Schools rally sign with SAVED in white text and green background. Her post reads: "When we fight, we win! Motivation HS is STAYING OPEN! 🙌🏾
Thank you to Superintendent Watlington and the School District for listening to Motivation's students and school community. This victory also wouldn't have been possible without the advocacy of Speaker Joanna McClinton, Senator Anthony Williams, Representative Jordan Harris, and Council President Kenyatta Johnson.
I fought keep Motivation open because I know how important it is for the Southwest community. And I'll work just as hard to save Robeson, Parkway West, and Blankenburg. ✊🏾"
The District backing off closing two beloved schools is just a start. We will not be satisfied until they share all of their data, show their work, and EARN the trust of educators, students, and communities.
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