These last few weeks, students in the state felt the cold hand of budget cuts creep into a previously sacred subject: our education. Education holds the highest priority for the future; however, lawmakers decided to sacrifice it first on the altar of budget cuts.



Already in a state that ranks with one of the lowest graduation rates, Texan lawmakers have made a very unwise and dangerous choice in siding to denounce public education. Districts around the state have experienced massive teacher cuts, hurting jobs and futures. Next year, the public education system in Texas will be burdened with a disproportional teacher to student ratio and other symptoms that overload the efficiency of any good school system. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders; to keep up in this increasingly global community, our education needs to be a priority that is never compromised.



The Texas Legislature needs to allocate proper funds for education and allot budget cuts towards other fields. Furthermore, the Texas Legislature needs to consider increasing revenue because the state is facing a revenue shortfall, painstakingly visible in all the cuts. Teachers need jobs, and they are the lifeblood of the educational system. Insofar as we violate their value, the implementation of a budget that undermines public education cannot be considered.



Sign the petition today, and send a physical letter as well to your State Representative and State Senator showing your disgust with the education cuts!