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Stand up for schools MBUSD teachers, administrators and parents will hold a Stand Up for Schools rally today as part of a statewide day of action by the California Teachers Association. Due to unprecedented state budget cuts, the district is forced to shave at least $4 million from its budget in June and has begun the difficult task of looking at which programs will be axed next school year. “The March 4 day of action by teachers and other public workers is helping to heighten the awareness of the havoc $17 billion in cuts over two years is wreaking on students and schools,” said Rachel Thomas, president of the Manhattan Beach Unified Teacher’s Association. “Our class sizes are soaring…and thousands of educators face more pink slips on March 15. Quality public schools build strong communities and we have joined together to say our children deserve better. Investing in public education is the best investment we can make in their future.” Two rallies will take place today at 7:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. at Mira Costa High School at the corner of Peck Ave. and Artesia Blvd. For more information, visit www.standupforschools.org Person of the Month Jan Rhees, president of the Rotary Club of…
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