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Students sue over disappearing teachers
- 06-08-2010
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By Rupa Dev/New America Media
“It’s sad because my school is closing after 51 years,” said Natalie. “I’m going to miss my teachers; they were all really nice and creative.” Cordova Lane Elementary, which takes its name from the Sacramento suburb where its located, shut down due to low enrollment, and this is just one of many changes the Folsom Cordova Unified School District has already implemented as a result of $14.7 million slashed from the 2009-2010 budget and $14.1 million more for the upcoming school year’s budget. “We will increase class sizes and reduce the number of teachers, custodians, librarian assistants, counselors, principals, vice principals, and sports program,” said Steven Nichols, spokesperson for Folsom Cordova Unified School District. “These cuts are very uncomfortable for us because we never thought we’d have to make them.” (more...)
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