Governor’s proposed budget cuts nearly $5 billion from public schools

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In the face of $4.8 billion in proposed budget cuts to education this year, CTA has called for a Statewide Day of Action for public schools on May 14, the California Day of the Teacher. We asked our members to coordinate local activities that day that will bring home our message to local legislators. Check out an event or protest in your area -- join in and have your voice heard.

“The governor’s proposed budget is a giant step backwards for our students,” said CTA President David A. Sanchez. “It’s disappointing and ironic that in the proclaimed ‘year of education’ the governor is talking about cutting billions from our public schools and decimating our minimum funding law. Our students didn’t create this budget crisis and their education shouldn’t be ransomed to solve it.”

While it’s clear there are extraordinary budget challenges, it’s also clear that California voters believe our students and public schools should be a top priority. CTA will be closely monitoring the budget situation and will continue to provide updates and calls for action.

Join the Fight
Members and other concerned citizens: Join the effort to fight the governor’s proposed $4.8 billion in budget cuts to our students and schools.

Budget information at a glance:

• CTA Key Points on the Budget - English
• CTA Key Points on the Budget - Spanish
• Say NO to Education Budget Cuts Petition - English
• Say NO to Education Budget Cuts Petition - Spanish 
• CTA launches "Cuts Hurt" Bus Tour
• "It Hurts" Flash Animation
• What does a $4.8 billion cut to education look like?
• Impact of the Governor's Proposed Cuts to School Funding on Local Districts (Sorted by County) -- as of 3/10/08
• Read CTA President David A. Sanchez's statement on how cutting $4.8 billion from public education will devastate schools 
• CTA News Release -- State Council Passes Resolution Condemning Governor's Budget Proposal
• CTA State Council Resolution Condemning Governor's Proposed State Budget
• Education Coalition News Release
• Education Coalition News Briefing Release  
• Education Coalition Budget Graphs & Charts
• View Education Coalition website
• CTA is part of Together for California's Future - a coalition united for investing in California's future.
• LAO Report
• Supt. of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell's statement

California Educator articles:

• Proposed budget cuts would hit education hardest
• CTA cautions against premature response

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