Proposed State Budget Cuts Signal Disaster Ahead
For K-12 schools, the cuts amount to $7.2 billion. A cut of this magnitude would be disastrous for our students' future. These cuts are equivalent to:
- Reducing per-student funding by almost $1,200
- Increasing class sizes by over 50%
- Laying off 160,000 teachers
- Shutting down schools for 25 days
- Laying off 180,000 bus drivers, janitors, classroom aides and other education support professionals
- Cutting more than $31,500 per classroom
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CTA News & Publications
Education Coalition describes impact of proposed $8 billion in cuts to schools
Posted: November 21, 2008
Another story examines the State's budget cuts' impact on education
Posted: November 19, 2008
Teachers say State Board of Education acted improperly, exceeded authority
Posted: November 17, 2008
Teaching in Tough Economic Times
November 2008 
Scores of children are directly impacted by the economic downturn as many families lose their homes.
Have you felt the effects of the economic downturn at your school? If so, we want to hear from you! Use our form to share your experience with other members.