Dear 5^th Graders,

I recently read an article about your fight for a new school building, and all I can say is, “WOW!”  I am really impressed by your dedication.  For three years, I was a middle school English teacher in New York City, and my school building was an equally inappropriate place for learning. There were no toilet paper dispensers and no running water in many bathrooms, the lighting was terrible, and there was no emergency phone or intercom system in the classrooms. There is one major difference, though. You guys are fighting to change your situation.

I know it sometimes seems like your opponents are too strong and powerful, but just remember that most things worth having are worth the fight. You deserve a better building. You deserve a clean and safe learning environment. Even if you do not win this fight, you have learned to demand what you deserve.  It’s a very valuable lesson. Continue to stand up for yourselves, and fight to make your voices heard.

I wish all of you the best of luck.

Sincerely,

Andrea Boxer

Andrea Boxer   The Grow Network   386 Park Avenue South, Suite 1605, New York, NY 10016
Tel  212-889-5678 x 154  Fax  212-889-9743   aboxer@grow.net

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