California Lays Off Over 25,000 Teachers
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Education is a priority. That is what politicians tell us. Regardless of political party or legislative orientation, those seeking political office reiterate how important education is for the children of the nation. The reality of the situation, however, is bleak. California is one example:
“…The state Department of Education estimates that preliminary pink slips will have been handed to 26,500 teachers by the Sunday cutoff — two-and-a-half times as many as were issued last year. Some 15,000 bus drivers, janitors, secretaries and administrators also were expected to receive the written warnings, said Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell.”
link: Calif. teachers see red over mass pink slips
The lay off of this magnitude of teacher and support staff negatively impacts the quality of education that the children receive. No politician can be believed if there is any equivocation on this matter. Losing teachers and support staff lowers the day-to-day standards of the school experience. Not only are the school age children inheriting massive debt, they will be less able to compete in a global marketplace. And that is simply unfair.
Catherine Forsythe
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Martin Kruse
March 14th, 2009
at 2:53pm
Continuing to charge overtax us and then turn around to offer us “free” education is the real travesty. At almost $300k spent on an average classroom, we are not getting our moneys worth.
Would you hand the government all your grocery money so you can in turn get free food at the government store?
Give us a real voice in education, our pocketbooks!
bradleybradwell
March 15th, 2009
at 6:08pm
It’s a shame that this economy has brought us into such a massive downfall. First autoworkers had to suffer and now some of the most accomplished people(teachers) are loosing out to.
So much for being able to lean on a degree for help during this crisis as we’re now proving that education isn’t always the answer to tough economic times.