April 21, 2011

Dear Friends,

Many of you have sent me letters and e-mails expressing your concerns regarding education funding and Governor Corbett’s proposed cuts to education in this year’s budget.

First, let me emphasize that I completely agree with you and I stand strongly against such significant and widespread cuts to education. Slashing support for early childhood and basic education by more than $1 billion and cutting support for higher education in half will be disastrous for students at all levels and even more devastating in the years to come.

That is why I have organized a Rally for Education for Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. on the steps of the Chester County Courthouse (corner of High and Market Streets) in West Chester.

We know that cuts to basic and early education mean increased local property taxes, larger class sizes and less individualized attention and specialized programs. We know that cuts to higher education mean significantly increased tuition and fees, greater student borrowing and debt and more people on the unemployment rolls. Altogether these cuts will set Pennsylvania back decades and undermine all of our efforts for long-term economic growth and prosperity.

This is an issue that affects every Pennsylvanian – from current students and their families, to teachers and professors, to high school seniors and prospective college students. I urge you to come out on April 27 and make your voice heard! After all, this not just a rally for education, it’s a rally for our future.

In addition, please help me spread the word about the rally by circulating this e-mail to anyone who may be interested. We must stand together to ensure that our message is loud and clear!
 

Sincerely, Andy Dinniman State Senator - 19th District