http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/blog_rss/progressivepromoter 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!       http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/CqTW http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/CqTW/commentary#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:59:10 MDT http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/CqTW Progressive Promoter Progressive Promoter 0 http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/comment_rss/CqTW/ I'm involved with Great Education Colorado (GEC), which has released another humorous "Granny" video to tell the story of how chronic underfunding of public education is hurting Colorado's kids and classrooms. The 45-second video (2nd in a series of 5) pokes fun at the painful truth that many Colorado students are forced to use hopelessly outdated textbooks--including geography books still featuring the U.S.S.R.--due to lack of funding for new books. The comical, well-meaning Granny is clueless about how schools--including her grandson's--are suffering. You also can go see the video AND sign a petition supporting public education at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2700/t/5492/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=861. If you're moved by the message, please pass it on! GEC--a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of parents and other public school supporters--works to focus attention on the need for better funding for public schools, bring people together to create a vision of 21st century education, and advocate for all public education reforms to be accompanied by adequate resources. http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/Cq8y http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/Cq8y/commentary#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:38:50 MST http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/post/progressivepromoter/Cq8y Progressive Promoter Progressive Promoter 0 http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/community/comment_rss/Cq8y/