More bad news for students as hundreds of school construction projects are halted

The situation in California’s chronically underfunded public school system continues to worsen.

More bad news for students as hundreds of school construction projects are halted

Barstow schools feel squeeze of state budget cuts

Districts across the state are laying off workers as they await $4.8-billion reduction proposed by governor.

Barstow schools feel squeeze of state budget cuts

EDUCATION COALITION PRESS CONFERENCE 11.17.09

17 November 2009

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Modesto schools budget panel must take $20M off $250M budget

16 November 2009

Facing $20 million in spending cuts next school year, the Modesto City Schools budget advisory committee is starting the difficult task of picking apart the district’s $250 million budget and suggesting trims to the board of education. The group meets for the third time Tuesday. It’s expected to start prioritizing some budget-cutting suggestions. At its last meeting, [...]

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L.A. Unified asks union to OK four furlough days this year

16 November 2009

Los Angeles school district officials asked union members Friday to agree to four furlough days this year and a future 12% pay cut to help offset a nearly $500-million budget shortfall next year. Without the concessions, the district may have to lay off up to 8,500 employees this summer, according to a letter to employees from [...]

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District chief recommends 2 elementary schools close

16 November 2009

Folsom Cordova Unified School District Superintendent Pat Godwin has recommended the board of trustees vote to close Riverview and Cordova Lane elementary schools in Rancho Cordova. The board will vote on the matter at its regular meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at Mills Middle School, 10439 Coloma Road in Rancho Cordova. The district must cut [...]

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