| The governor recently announced that school districts should be prepared to adjust their budgets to account for lost revenue from the state. The passage of the federal stimulus package infused two billion dollars to our state for public education stabilization for both K-12 and higher education. There is no need for these dramatic cuts. Cuts to education in any form will hurt the students and families who need the supports our public schools and colleges provide now more than ever. The inequality that already existed in our education system has only been exacerbated by this crisis. Cutting funding now will widen the gap even further.
Take action now at the NYSUT Member Action Center to tell lawmakers that they absolutely MUST NOT balance New York’s budget on the backs of our students!
Our public education students and families shouldn’t be the ones to foot the bill for the crisis. We cannot sacrifice our students’ future. Stand up for our public schools and colleges — and stop these extreme cuts.
In solidarity,
Andrew Pallotta
NYSUT President |
