March 12, 2008 09:28 PM UTC

School gift wrap, anyone?

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• by: Progressive Promoter

Anyone else sick of kids peddling gift wrap, candy bars and smelly candles 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.

This video pokes fun at the butter braids, oranges and other unwanted stuff sales that schools bombard us all with.  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.

You also can go see the video AND sign a petition supporting public education at http://salsa.democracyinaction…  And if the condition of inadequate school funding resonates with you, pass on the link.