Dear Readers,
This week is an important one. The conference is at the end of next month! Our registration discount is ending in 24 hours, so now is the time to register for the conference. In addition, we have an update on dozens of schools now signed up to host students who are opting out of high-stakes testing, our featured book of the week, a national article on learner-centered education, and our weekly selection of noteworthy news and resource items form around the world of educational alternatives.
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24 Hours Left of AERO Registration Discount
The AERO conference is at the end of next month-two and a half months earlier than last year! That's why it has come up so quickly, therefore we need your help in promoting this conference before it's too late.
The Discount Registration Rate Ends TOMORROW!
The discounted conference rate is $225 for just 24 more hours (midnight PST April 1st), but if you place a deposit today you can lock in at the current low rate! If you are currently, or become, an AERO member you can now get the 10% member discount on the conference fee, bringing it to only $202.50! The conference rate will eventually go to $325.
If you have any questions or need to make any special arrangements write to jerryaero@aol.com.
The menu from which our meals will be chosen is now on our conference site. There will be a regular entree, a vegetarian entree, and gluten free option for those who need it. View the conference menu here (scroll to bottom).
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Update: Schools Supporting Those Opting Out of Testing
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Last week we announced an initiative for families choosing to opt their children out of the draconian, year-end, high-stakes testing at their public schools. It is every parent's right to do this. Alternative, learner-centered schools in AERO's network are volunteering to let students who have opted out to visit their schools during this time. Visiting another school is usually an excused absence at most schools.
We have had a great initial response from our network of schools happy to do this. We're hoping many more are added to the list. If your school is open to this, just reply to this newsletter or write to jerryaero@aol.com.
If you are a parent interested in opting out your student from these tests and don't see a school near you on this list, you can write to us and we'll suggest one near you for you to contact.
Click here for the list so far.
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Featured Book: Flood of Conflict
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Flood of Conflict: The New Orleans Free School Story
by Robert Ferris
The story of the only private free school to become a public school.
In this special offer, we've packaged a DVD of the New Orleans Free School Documentary and Robert Ferris's poignant retelling of the founding, struggles, and triumphs of this remarkable school!
Flood of Conflict is published by AERO.
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Learner-Centered Education Receives National Attention
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A High School Where the Students Are the Teachers
Featured on Time.com
Read the entire article here.
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Thank you for your ongoing support. With your help, we will make learner-centered alternatives available to everyone!
Sincerely,
Jerry Mintz
Executive Director
Alternative Education Resource Organization
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