'Education for freedom', conference, London

Education for freedom

12-5pm, Sunday 21 October
University of East London Docklands Campus (Cyprus DLR)

What would a democratic, egalitarian, sustainable education system look
like? How do we get it?

This gathering, sponsored by Education Not for Sale, looks at the
challenges facing radical and socialist activists in the education sector.
profit from education has been strengthened massively under the New Labour
government. Meanwhile, around the world, state education systems are being
wrenched open, privatised and put on the market. Education is up for sale.

But can we fight this commodification of knowledge effectively simply by
defending the status quo of bureaucratic state education under capitalism?
We think not.

As well as planning organisation and actions for the period ahead, the
conference will focus on discussing ideas and perspectives generated by
students, teachers and other workers in struggle, in Britain and
internationally, today and in the past, to inspire us in our fight for
free education in a free society.

For more information or to pre-register ring 07974 331 053 or email
robsivapalan@hotmail.com