As I posted yesterday, today is NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY TO SPEAK UP FOR EDUCATION AND KIDS
Remember, there are hundreds of thousands of teaching jobs that will disappear if Congress does not take action to provide money.
States are strapped for funds as state income and sales taxes are down.
Local governments are strapped for funds because real estate values have still not recovered.
Most states and local government CANNOT finance general fund activities including schools by deficit budgets, thus they need help.
We risk losing as many as 300,000 teaching positions, and in some schools and districts it may be over 1/4 of the staff, with class sizes going up, activities and electives that keep students coming to and focused on schools disappearing.
Schools are our future. If we do not address the crisis we are eating are seed corn.
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Be sure you call.
And pass on the information.
Thanks.
Now get the details below the fold
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY TO SPEAK UP FOR EDUCATION AND KIDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 is the start of the National Speak Up for Education & Kids Campaign. It begins with a National Call-in Day.
TAKE ACTION:
* On Wednesday May 26th, call 1-866-608-6355 to contact your Representative in Congress.
* You will hear talking points and will be connected to the United States Capitol Switchboard – ask for your House Member.
* Tell your Representative to protect the future of our children by supporting funding to save education jobs in the emergency funding bill.
* With 300,000 education layoffs expected, our students are the ones who will suffer – in overcrowded classrooms, with less time in school, and without the teachers and school staff needed to give them individual attention and help.
* Forward this call-in day information to five friends. Ask them to call Congress on May 26th and to forward this e-mail to five more friends.
Other Actions You Can Take to Speak Up for Education And Kids:
* E-mail your Members of Congress to support funding to save education jobs in the emergency supplemental appropriations bill.
* Become a "fan" of
Speak up for Education and Kids on Facebook -- a community of educators and concerned citizens – now more than 12,000 strong – who believe our nation has a responsibility to invest in education and avoid the short-sighted cuts that could deprive our students of the bright futures they deserve.
* Visit
Education Votes to find out how you can make sure your voice is heard on the education issues that matter the most.
Congress can’t ignore a strong message from all across the nation. Make your voice heard!
Participate in the National Call-In Day and speak up for education and kids!
And thank you in advance for all and anything you can do to help our school children by preserving public education.
Peace.