On Saturday, a large rally took place in San Francisco, where educators and supporters protested against funding cuts to public education by the Trump administration. The event brought together hundreds who expressed deep concern over the adverse effects these cuts could have on students, particularly in areas like mental health and special education. Teachers like Colleen Forbes and Jodi Fee emphasized the need for adequate funding to ensure all students receive quality education. The diversity of attendees showcased wide-ranging support for public schooling, affirming the community's commitment to fighting for educational rights.
"I'm just horrified at the cuts in education," said Colleen Forbes, a kindergarten teacher. "We need to educate people so that we have a citizenry that can stand up for what they believe in and change things for the better."
"It feels like we're under siege," said Jodi Fee, a special education teacher. "These students deserve just as much as everybody else. And the cuts that they are making are endangering these students from being able to learn the way that they need to learn."
"There are a lot of people that will be impacted by this," said Colleen Fahey, a school psychologist. "My daughter was also rallying to support the community, and how wrong it is to take away funding from our very important public school education."
"Not only is it a wonderful turnout, it's a wonderful turnout of all different ages and races," said Andy Reed, a preschool teacher. "Everybody who values public education is out here to protect that right."
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