The unprioritized cuts to the State's budget hurt children and their education right here at home. These are some of the local impacts of an accross-the-board approach.

Governor’s Slash and Burn Budget Protested
Posted on 27 March 2008 by Mark

SAN LUIS OBISPO – More than 50 people protested outside The Tribune March 26 when the Governor visited San Luis Obispo County to pitch his slash and burn budget, according to the San Luis Obispo Education Coalition.

Viewpoint: Across-the-board cuts aren’t fair to California’s schools
Posted on 04 March 2008 by Barbara

Every year there seems to be a budget battle (with our schools and children as the political football). School district budgets must be adopted by June 30. If legislators and can’t agree, districts don’t know actual situation. That forces districts to make layoffs, cut programs, and change curriculum that might not need to be done.

Speakers Urge Legislature to Reject Education Funding Cuts
Posted on 19 March 2008 by Mark

GOLETA – A coalition of parents and education leaders held a press conference to discuss the real impact on local public schools of the Governor’s proposed $4.8 billion cut to education funding.

Pink slips hit our teachers and other school staff
Updated 28 March 2008 by Mark

SAN LUIS OBISPO – One day before the March 15th deadline, an estimated 14,000 layoff notices to teachers and other educators began being delivered to some of California’s most dedicated professionals; a cruel reminder of the real impact of the Governor’s proposed cuts.