One Man Walk to DC for education

Posted by on May 25, 2015

JESSE “THE WALKING MAN” TURNER
ONE MAN WALKING TO DC IN THE NAME OF LOVE
Connecticut to Washington, DC
June 11 – July 24, 2015

About Jesse “The Walking Man” Turner
Jesse “The Walking Man” Turner is walking from Connecticut to Washington D.C. this summer to protest the education malpractice that is demoralizing parents and teachers, and turning our children into human capital. It is a grassroots campaign to connect the dots across states and bring awareness to the testing abuse that is demoralizing children and their teachers. Jesse will hold Walking Man Events along the way in people’s homes, libraries, coffee shops, churches, and on street corners, to gather evidence from parents, students, and teachers.

Walking Man Route
Jesse is working with his state liaisons on “Connecting The Dots ” stops in the following places. The Walking Man “Connecting The Dots” evening events are local events that are within driving distance of my walking route. These are flexible, informal, or formal events with either a couple of people or up to 25 or more people. They are being arranged by Walk state coordinators, or you can send Jesse an email: turnerj@ccsu.edu to organize a meeting with the Walking Man on his way to D.C. Current anticipated stops thus far:

What You Can Do
• Follow Jesse on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/297723840427078/ and Twitter. https://twitter.com/readdoctor

• Watch Jesse on Youtube to find out details about the Walk: http://bit.ly/SOSmocktrialdc

• Walk with Jesse – Be one of the many parents, students, teachers, and activists who join Jesse to show their support for public education. Walk with him for an hour, or walk with him for a week! Arrange a local cheering squad for Jesse or a press conference as he passes through your town. Send Jesse an email: turnerj@ccsu.edu to organize a meeting with the Walking Man on his way to D.C.

• Write a Dear Walking Man Letter – Jesse will be doing daily podcasts and press appearances on his way to D.C., and he wants to share your letters.

“Some parents, students, and teachers contacted me and said they want a way of participating even if they do not live on my walking route. They explained that if they cannot travel to Washington D.C., they want to be with me in spirit.
Becca Ritchie and some Washington state teachers suggested writing letters to me. She said, “What about 40 letters for 40 nights. This way you’ll have something to every night after you are all done walking and talking to the people you meet.”

I loved her idea so much that I decided to ask students, parents, and teachers to write me Walking Man Letters to read and respond to on a daily Walking Man Podcast. Something deep inside me tells me such letters would inspire not only me, but many others. Inspire me to walk, and inspire parents, students, and teachers to stand up against this madness that turns our children and their teachers into test scores. Please consider sharing your story.
~ Jesse “The Walking Man” Turner

• Students, teachers, and parents — Tell Jesse about the changes you have seen in your local schools since No Child Left Behind was signed in 2002. Write a poem or a story about what you wish your school looked like. Send your letters here: info@saveourschoolsmarch.org

More info: http://saveourschoolsmarch.org/event/jesse-the-walking-man-kick-off-event/

Our Liaison contacts for information for Philadelphia is
Alicia Dorsey aliciadorsey2@gmail.com 267-428-1303
Nation contact Jesse Turner turnerj@ccsu.edu 860-817-1121
Philadelphia coordinators Alison McDowell, Endre Walls, & Ron Rice