Budget contrast

So true, and so tragic:

California values prisoners over students

During the budget debate, it became clear to me that something unthinkable has happened in California: Our fiscal meltdown has so distorted our legislative priorities that we are now a state that places a higher priority on prison than on higher education.

Rachel's bird's eye view of the budget

There is so much to say about the ongoing CA budget fiasco. We've been remiss in our coverage. But if you want a nice, short rundown of what's in the works, check out Rachel's More details of the state budget and how it affects SFUSD.

And if that's too much to ask, the bottom line is we've correctly prepared for this year, but next year looks bleak.

CTA to the Terminator: Never Again

Hat tip to the UESF for sending me a link to this video salvo in the CTA's battle to protect school funding.



How can the district possibly manage its business and prepare for the disasters ahead when the state budget process is so thoroughly busted? What a disaster. And the worst lies ahead.

"We Ain't Got the Do Re Mi"

Brilliant!