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| Name/Title: | CAMS - The Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools |
| Description: | "In the schools the battle for military ownership of our students continues. The military lays claim to the personal information of our high school students through the No Child Left Behind Act, gives the military ASVAB exam on school premises and military recruiters lure students directly. The expanded JROTC military programs are indoctrinating half a million students while budget cuts slash classes and expand class size. A few districts have even converted their high schools into military academies such as Chicago which leads the nation. And what is probably most insidious of all, is the militarism embedded in the educational system itself with fewer resources and emphasis on critical thinking strategies. Instead students are forced to regurgitate information and taught to obey while our universities and colleges close their doors to youth. The economic crisis hurts youth and their families in many ways. Up until now, there has been no serious national debate on the issue of the militarism of youth. Even the peace movement has failed to make it a primary focus for protest. Yet, it is the long term strategies and those that cultivate the future that will truly bring about hope for the future. History has shown us that when the American people become complacent and drop out of political activism such as after the Vietnam War we loose ground. Militarism has been rebuilding over the past 28 years along with policies that have shifted from human needs to warfare. We must continue with more fervor than ever during the Obama Presidency to stop the militarism in our schools and in the world. Please join us." |
| URL: | http://www.militaryfreeschools.org/ |
| Type: | Website
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