Anyone else sick of kids peddling gift wrap, candy bars and other unwanted stuff for their schools?  Couldn't we just fully fund public education? 

Great Education Colorado Action and “Granny” are—again—exposing the chronic underfunding of public education that has taken a toll on kids and families across Colorado. Check it out at: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2700/t/5492/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=861.  

This video pokes fun at the butter braids, oranges, smelly candles and other random junk that we buy to "help the kids' schools."  But it’s a serious problem—these fundraisers now fund the basics like teachers and books instead of “extras.”   Why?  Because Colorado’s investment in public education is $1,034 less per student than the national average.

If you're sick being bombarded by school fundraisers--and think schools should be fully funded--pass it on!

 

 

 

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