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Parents rally at State Capitol for public schools

8:38 AM, May 24, 2011 | comments

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SACRAMENTO, CA - Teachers first protested the possibility of more K through 12 education cuts two weeks ago and now parents are heading to the capitol to show support for public education.

On Tuesday, May 24, parents in 23 cities across California will be holding rallies to support the state's schools. In Sacramento, the "Wake Up California" rally is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the South steps of the Capitol.

Catherine Goddard, one of the founders of Educate Our State, says California's public schools are in crisis. "We are afraid our children will not have the right to a good, quality education, that's a huge fear, parents are very frustrated about that."

Goddard says she and other California parents are attending the rally to encourage Republican lawmakers to support Governor Brown's proposal to extend temporary tax hikes. An 'all-cuts' budget means public schools could see more layoffs, more kids in each classroom, and a shorter school year. "We're not going to be competitive with other states for scholarships and continued education," Goddard adds.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011