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By Carol Kocivar/Thoughts on Public Education
Opinion by Carol Kocivar of San Francisco is president of the California State PTA.
This holiday season, one item at the top of wish lists for most parents is a public school system that delivers a well-rounded education for all students – one that prepares them for college, career, and adulthood. The future of our state and our economy depends on it. Unfortunately, school budgets have been decimated by $20 billion in cuts in just the last few years. Essential programs for students have been eliminated or cut dramatically. One thing I see and hear firsthand when I visit local communities throughout the state is that parents, educators, and community members have had it with these cuts. (more...)
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