The PTA Council of Cupertino-Fremont-Sunnyvale presents:

First to Worst:  California Public Schools

Do you ever wonder why your kid has to run around the track 30 times so that he can get an education?  Do you know why you have to bake 5 pounds of brownies every year just to keep music in the school curriculum?  Did you know that California ranks at the bottom of the nation in per-pupil spending?  Come to this elucidating event about the state of California public school funding and how it got there.

This event will focus on:

   * The history of California education funding
   * The legislative process and the laws that govern it
   * Structural changes that can fix the holes
   * What parents from across the state are doing about it

The evening will be punctuated by excerpts from John Merrow's award-winning PBS documentary "First to Worst" on California public schools.  There will be ample opportunity for audience Q/A.  You will come away from this evening feeling educated, entertained, and inspired! 

Luminary speakers:
 
  Joe Simitian, State Senator and Champion of Public Education
  Michael Kirst, Stanford Professor and Education Policy Expert
  Sandra Tsing Loh, NPR Commentator and Celebrated Advocate for Children's Education

Who, When, Where:

  * Parents from all communities welcome. 
  * This is a FREE event, but you must pre-register.  Space is limited,
    so register early.  Register at:  http://californiaeducationfunding.eventbrite.com
  * Date/Time/Location: 
    May 7, 2009, Thursday, 7:00-9:30 PM
    Monta Vista High School auditorium
    21840 McClellan Rd., Cupertino 95014

Thanks to Monta Vista High School for the use of their lovely auditorium and to the PTA Council of Cupertino-Fremont-Sunnyvale for supporting this event.