Support the Special Education Struggle!!!!

Just to remind everyone, we are not in this struggle to simply reopen the 5 schools, we are here for the long-term commitment to quality public education.

IN light of that… The districts recent effort to cut back spending is now targeting some of the most vulnerable parts of our community, special education. We need to stand together in unity to protect every person’s right to a quality education.

A few things you can do to support the Special Education Struggle!

Please sign their online PETITION:

http://www.change.org/petitions/ousd-school-board-oppose-drastic-cuts-to-the-2012-2013-special-education-budget

Here is an article on Katy Murphy’s Education Blog explaining the proposed budget and its IMPACTS:

http://www.ibabuzz.com/education/2012/06/20/an-oakland-parent-on-ousds-special-education-proposal

And Check out their FACEBOOK page:

http://www.facebook.com/CACforSPEDinOUSD

And COME OUT TOMORROW FOR THE BOARD MEETING!