"Federal cuts will hurt our district's ability to do things like
provide meals to our students, which so many of our students
depend on," said Medina-Owens, who is president of Pittsburg
Education Assn. "So many of our students and families are vul-
nerable at this moment — and we need to fight for the resources
they need to survive."
Dinuba Teachers Association member Nadira Arreola said
when public education goes underfunded, the ones who suffer
the most are always the ones who need the most.
"ese cuts don't trim fat, they cut into the soul of public edu-
cation. I'm here to say: our children's futures aren't negotiable.
We need more funding, not less," said Arreola. "We need trained
staff, smaller class sizes, access to specialists and inclusive pro-
grams that lift all students."
Learn more about each action at
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Like the other rallies, San Francisco's gathering drew educators and allies from miles away.
An educator advocates for her students in San Francisco. United Educators of San Francisco speakers at the rally.
"Federal
cuts
will
hurt
our
district's
ability
to
do
things
like
provide
meals
to
our
students,
which
so
many
of
our
students
depend
on."
—Pittsburg
Education
Assn.
President
Celia
Medina-Owens
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