Because — public schools have been consistently de-funded for a decade with no end in sight.
Because — despite nearly twenty years of ‘choice,’ 89% of FLs school children still CHOOSE to attend public schools…
Because — public school parents and students must have THEIR CHOICE adequately staffed, compensated, and funded….
Because — new courses such as mental health training should be mandated to ALL students in ALL schools…
Because — we elect school board members to regulate and control our tax dollars locally and do not want to see this stripped away…
FOR THESE REASONS — Parents and teachers…Across Florida supports a rally to speak out to the Florida Legislature on the eve of opening session. We will be #FLPublicEdVoters from this point on until the pendulum swings back towards fairness for all…
Janis Sexton...Teacher...Advocate 