Most of us have heard it, and if you have not then perhaps you have been on extended vacation; Texas is in a budget crisis. Who is taking the fall-out of this? Our schools. No doubt those of you who are fellow teachers have already heard the news from your principal or superietendent. Budget cuts across the board, teacher layoffs in some districts, and cuts to school programs are eminent.
Why though? Why is education not the priority of our state and our nation? I admire the men and women I work with on a daily basis. We are not in this for a paycheck, but they truly care about the future of our children.
I think this crisis can be averted. My school district is already focusing on what they can do internally to prevent loss of staff and programs. Schools can and will survive, if we will be proactive and not reactive. We must contact our representitives and Gov. Perry. Let them know the status of the classroom now! Let them know that we do what we do for love, and losing jobs will take away opportunity for our students.
Whlie I don't often agree with Obama, he once said, "We are the change we seek!" If we are the change, then shouldn't we be in constant contact with our elected officials.
For those of you who seek change for the better, or at least want to maintain the status quo visit http://savetxschools.org/ and of course write to your representative.
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