In the Austin area? Join us!
From the Save Texas Schools website:
“Save Texas Schools will hold a rally and march at the State Capitol on March 12, 2011. We are expecting thousands of parents, teachers, students, community members, business owners, and faith organizations to attend. And we need YOU there with us!
The proposed legislative cuts to public education funding are unacceptable. Texas – we deserve better. If you agree, stand with us at the capitol on March 12 to say YES to a strong public education system that supports our children, our communities and our future.
We will only have strength in numbers. Join us to demand that our lawmakers put education first. The future of Texas depends on it!
DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2011
TIME/PLACE:
March: 11:00 a.m. starting from 12th & Trinity (1 block east of the Capitol grounds)
Rally: Noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol on the South Steps, Congress Ave. & 11th St.
AGENDA: A number of prominent, inspiring speakers and student groups will speak at the rally. Click here for the full list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
What is Save Texas Schools?
Save Texas Schools is a nonpartisan statewide volunteer coalition of parents, students, educators, business leaders, concerned citizens, community groups and faith organizations. Our goal is to educate our state’s elected officials about the importance of maintaining funding for Texas public education – from pre-K through college – to the maximum degree possible, within the context of the current state budget crisis and beyond.
What Does Save Texas Schools Stand For?
Save Texas Schools calls on our state’s elected leaders to make education a top priority. Specifically, we ask them to take the following emergency measures immediately:
- Use the $9.3 billion Texas “Rainy Day” Fund to support schools.
- Sign the paperwork for $830 Million in federal aid for teachers.
- Fix school funding laws to be fair to all districts and to our state’s growing student population.”
