Update: Philadelphia's Fight For Education Continues

In March, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett revealed his plans to cut the education budget by over half a million dollars. The budget cuts are going to have a direct impact on many people. Teachers, students, and staff at everything from elementary schools through universities will be affected. 


As a result, people around Pennsylvania are standing up together, in an effort to rally against the proposed budget cuts. This week in Philadelphia, a group of protestors marched from the Philadelphia School District's headquarters to City Hall to let Corbett hear their voices. The group, Protect Public Education, consisted of students, teachers, and local community members. 


For the Philadelphia School District, the budget cuts could mean a loss of almost $300 million next year. Members of the District fear that after school activities, full-day kindergarten, and after school remedial programs may have to be cut as a result of the lack of funding. 


Stay tuned for more updates on Governor Corbett's budget cuts.


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