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Schwarzenegger's 2010-11 Budget Proposal Keeps CA Education Funding LevelFeb. 17, 2010—Even though California Governor Schwarzenegger is currently forecasting a $19.9 billion budget gap, his 2010-11 budget proposal maintains education funding at the 2009-10 level. Amidst what his office calls, "deep and painful cuts in every other area of government," Gov. Schwarzenegger appears to be continuing his push to raise the level of achievement in the state. Level funding, though, does not mean that the Governor is not proposing changes. In addition to giving local education agencies more authority over staffing decisions, he is also looking at comprehensive reform in light of the changes they have already made for Race to the Top. The budget proposal states, "The Administration will also consider additional reforms to the state's public school system to augment the fiscal reforms identified above and build on the spirit of reform embodied in President Obama's Race to the Top initiative. These reforms, among others, will address statutory and regulatory barriers which hinder districts from focusing on needed improvements to student achievement and increasing the number of high quality schools and highly effective teachers and principals." Similar to President Obama's recently announced budget plan for FY 2011, Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal signals his priorities for education reform. Publishers should be watching as other states propose education budgets to see where their priorities lie. The AEP California Legislative Event, sponsored by Teacher Created Materials, took place March 10-11 and gave publishers the opportunity to open a dialogue with key education committee officials about education reform in California and the role supplemental materials can play in boosting achievement. More Information "Gov.
Schwarzenegger Proposes Budget, Calls Special Session to Address
Immediate Current Year Shortfall" "Putting
Children’s Education Ahead of Special Interests and Protecting
Classroom Spending: Education Reforms in the 2010-2011 Budget" "Giving
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