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disabilities. Cuts to federal funding will harm our schools and communities, making it even more challenging to achieve suc- cessful academic outcomes. "I 'm proud to stand with educators in fighting for strong public scho ol s, prot e ctin g our mo st v uln erabl e chi l dren and families, and defending public education as th e cor - nerstone of our democracy. Our kids and communities are counting on us." In Sacramento, thousands of educators were joined by parents and students, including Volma Volcy, a parent of a fourth-grade student in the Sacramento area. " I 'v e s e en f irsth an d h ow inv alu abl e t ea ch ers are . I 'v e watched as teachers have nurtured and cared for students, often paying out of their own pockets for resources for our kids," Volcy said. "Schools are already underfunded. We need more resources, not less!" Many educators organized carpools and traveled from long distances to join the actions. Celia Medina-Owens traveled to the rally and march in San Francisco from Pittsburg across the Bay, saying she attended to raise her voice for her students. The massive LA rally was held outside of SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne. Getting vocal in LA. "These cuts don't trim fat, they cut into the soul of public education. I'm here to say: our children's futures aren't negotiable. We need more funding, not less." —Dinuba Teachers Assn. Member Nadira Arreola 8 cta.org Feature