Teachers keep up the pressure on Schwarzenegger


Motivated by Arnold's lean education budget, his failure to return a promised $2 billion to the education funding base, and his threats to switch teachers to a merit-based pay scale, California educators are planning action against the Governor.

California PTA plans rally to oppose Schwarzenegger budget
(AP) The California PTA, traditionally a nonpartisan organization, is adding its voice to the chorus of education advocates opposing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's education budget.

With May budget revisions approaching, the parent-teacher organization plans a "Caravan for Kids" to bring parents and schoolchildren to a Capitol rally next week to urge the governor and lawmakers to restore $2 billion in education funding.


The way things have been going — i.e., with a major rally against the Governor's pension policy followed two days later by a reversal of the Governor's position — teachers and students have every reason to believe that a large-scale demonstration will have a positive effect.

Posted: Tue - April 19, 2005 at 08:14 AM   | Category:     |   |   | |


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