Jefferson Rally Takes Over University and Utah!

Apr 29, 2011

Roughly 150 parents, educators and students rallied outside of Jefferson Elementary School this morning. Parents and educators surrounded all four corners of University and Utah, receiving loud cheers and honks of support from the city's commuters in protest of the School Board's decision to lay...

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May Day Rally 3 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza

Apr 28, 2011

There are a few May Day events taking place in San Diego on Sunday, May 1. The participants at each event will march together to meet at Civic Center Plaza at 3 p.m. and hold a May Day Rally. Please feel free to attend an earlier event, listed below, or join us at Civic Center Plaza for the closing...

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Rolling Rallies Still Rolling with 150 at Spreckels!

Apr 27, 2011

Today’s layoff rally at Spreckels Elementary brings the total of parents, educators and community members who have gathered to protest layoffs to roughly 6,350! Spreckels' rally was the thirty-first in our ongoing series of rolling rallies across the District to fight the School Board’s...

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California’s Educators Have Declared a State of Emergency!

Apr 26, 2011

California is in “A State of Emergency” over the drastic cuts that are hurting our public schools, colleges and communities. The Legislature’s failure to pass a state budget that protects basic, essential services is destroying our future. California schools have been cut by $18...

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Superintendent Kowba Tries, Fails in Denying $66 Million Surplus

Apr 23, 2011

District Responds to Discovery of $66 Million Surplus During testimony at the layoff hearing on April 18 last week, SDUSD Chief Financial Officer Ron Little testified under oath that the District has a projected $9 million year-end surplus, and $57 million in reserve funds above and beyond the $22...

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County Rally at Embarcadero Marina Park North

Apr 21, 2011

Where: 500 Ketner Blvd. at Harbor Drive (near Seaport Village) Stand together with the greater San Diego community as we fight the cuts. See your AR about reserving a trolley ticket to the Embarcadero Park to avoid the traffic and parking. Rally...

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Day of the Teacher Action Celebration

Apr 21, 2011

Where: SDEA Office (10393 San Diego Mission Rd.) Join your union sisters and brothers and SDEA supporters for an evening of great Mexican food, non-alcoholic margaritas, conversation and action in support of public schools in...

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66 Millions Reasons to Rescind Rally

Apr 21, 2011

Where: SDUSD Education Center (4100 Normal St.) District CFO Ron Little recently revealed that the District is holding a $66 million surplus (beyond their necessary reserve amount). It is time for the School Board to rescind ALL layoffs and focus on education. Let's gather to convince them to do...

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Momentum Continues with 30th Rally at Rodriguez!

Apr 21, 2011

Today's layoff rally at Rodriguez Elementary brings the total of parents, educators and community members who have gathered to protest layoffs to roughly 6,200! Rodriguez's was the thirtieth in our ongoing series of rolling rallies across the District to fight the School Board's decision to lay off...

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Layoff Protestor Total Breaks 6,000 with Curie Rally!

Apr 20, 2011

Today's layoff rally at Curie Elementary brings the total of parents, educators and community members who have gathered to protest layoffs to roughly 6,000! Curie's was the twenty-ninth in our ongoing series of rolling rallies across the District to fight the School Board's decision to lay off one...

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