"The 2010-11 school term is shaping up as one of the most austere in the last half century," reports Tamar Lewin and Sam Dillon in their April 20th New York Times article, "Districts Warn of Deeper Teacher Cuts". All of this a result of state budget meltdowns across the country.
The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District is certainly one of those districts facing deep cuts, currently poised reduce its teaching staff by one in eight in response to unprecedented cuts from Sacramento.
Districts across the country are reducing staff, increasing class sizes, cutting programs and shortening their school year. This translates in a quantifiable decrease in the delivery of education to American students. With more cuts on the way, the steady erosion of the quality of education for all American students feels inevitable.
However, we must not -- as parents we can not accept this erosion.
The most tangible way to fight the erosion locally is to volunteer to help pass Measure A, our local school funding measure.
Look for your Measure A ballots in the mail! Make sure to vote and return your ballot right away.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Say No to State Education Cuts
Community for Excellent Public Schools has been advocating for stable, predictable funding for Santa Monica Malibu schools for ten years. And just when we think we've plugged a hole caused by State budget cuts, Sacramento cuts again.
As long as CEPS has working at its mission, I have never seen a better assessment of Sacramento's commitment to education.
CLICK HERE to see Wonderland Elementary School PTA's incredible production, "Hot for Teachers with Megan Fox". And while you're at it, sign the online petition and call the Governor's office.
Friday, April 16, 2010
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