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Hello Los Alamitos Families,
In light of the educational budget cuts our schools continue to face, many
of you have asked me what you can do. One of my responses is always to
get educated about the issues and stay informed. We all
care about what is happening in our schools, but we’re a busy community and
sometimes it’s easier not to know. But, if we want to be a part of the
solution and see a change, we need to get educated and stay informed.
Below is a great opportunity to do just that! If you want to
attend, you should RSVP right away since it is a FREE event and they have
limited seating.
“FIRST TO WORST –
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS” The
Cupertino-Fremont-Sunnyvale PTA Council is sponsoring this important May 7
event relevant to all parents in California. Every community needs to
get more educated on state education funding so that we can do something to
improve the system. We are lucky to have this event right in our
neighborhood, featuring State Senator Joe Simitian, Stanford Prof. Michael
Kirst, and NPR commentator Sandra Tsing Loh. It'll be fun too!
Please forward to your schools via email distribution lists and school
newsletters. There's a bunch of registrants already, but we have room
for more. All parents from all communities are welcome. Sign up
early! The PTA Council of
Cupertino-Fremont-Sunnyvale presents: First to Worst - California
Public Schools Do you ever wonder why your
kid has to run around the track 30 times so that he can get an education?
Do you know why you have to bake 5 pounds of brownies every year
just to keep music in the school curriculum? Did you know
that California ranks at the bottom of the nation in per-pupil spending?
Come to this elucidating event about the state of California public school
funding and how it got there. This event will focus on: 1) The legislative process and
the laws that govern education funding 2) Structural changes that can
fix the holes 3) What parents from across
the state are doing about it The evening will be punctuated
by excerpts from John Merrow's award-winning PBS documentary "First to
Worst" on California public schools. There will be ample
opportunity for audience Q/A. You will come away from this evening feeling
educated, entertained, and inspired! Luminary speakers: Joe Simitian, State Senator
and Champion of Public Education Michael Kirst, Stanford
Professor and Education Policy Expert Sandra Tsing Loh, NPR
Commentator and Celebrated Advocate for Children's Education Who, When, Where: * Parents from all communities
welcome. * This is a FREE event, but
you must pre-register. Space is limited, so
register early at:
http://californiaeducationfunding.eventbrite.com * Date/Time/Location: May 7, 2009,
Thursday, 7:00-9:30 PM Monta Vista High
School auditorium 21840 McClellan
Rd., Cupertino 95014 Thanks to Monta Vista High
School for the use of their lovely auditorium and to the PTA Council of
Cupertino-Fremont-Sunnyvale for supporting this event. |
