On March 4th, the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers, along with Viernes Cultural, parents, students, and community partners, held a rally in the Watsonville plaza and a symposium to support public education and bring the community together to call for "No more cuts to education!"

The rally began with music by La Sangre. High School students, parents, teachers and union members spoke at the rally. A symposium was held in the Watsonville Cabrillo College Forum and featured John Silver, a filmmaker and video director for the New Teacher Project.

PVUSD School Trustee veteran Sandra Nichols discussed the power and responsibilities of local school boards in the budget crisis and beyond. Jenn Laskin of the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers spoke about the most effective solution to the budget crisis, to change the 2/3 majority required for California to pass a budget.

Read more and view photos | Students and Education Workers Take a Stand on March 4th