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By Dr. Harry Tennant
Sunday, February 20, 2011 In The News: Parents Are Beginning To Band Together Against Proposed Draconian Cuts In Texas Education People power seems to be a theme of 2011. Are the people of Texas about to demand adequate public school funding? A few quotes from WFAA.com are below and the longer video story is embedded as well! "The push is on for Texas lawmakers to consider all resources to deal with the budget crisis — including diving into the state's $9.4 billion "rainy day" fund." ..."I keep on getting the feeling that they all want us to meekly accept that there is going to be cuts," said Susan Schuerger of the Woodrow Wilson Community Council. "It hurts my feelings. It insults me as a parent and as a concerned citizen." ..."We are already at the bottom, and we don't need to race to be last," said Cochran. "We understand there's a budget shortfall, but you cannot cut the school funding for our children." ..."The grim picture across the state is pushing parents to recruit others. They want their voices to reach the state Capitol one way or another. "We've got a ton of people sending letters to their legislators, meeting with their legislators, planning rallies in Austin," Cochran said. "We've got a long battle ahead of us. I think more and more parents are going to come out and be heard." I love parents who support their local schools!
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