Spring Events-Save the Dates!
The Connection Between Income Inequality and Funding for Public Education
Monday, March 24, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a Cabrillo & community forum to explore growing income inequality and public education funding at the Horticulture Building 5005, Cabrillo College.
This event features impressive speakers, such as:
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Sylvia Allegretto, UC Berkeley Labor Economist and Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics Co-Chair, will provide an overview of recent trends in income inequality nationally and in California—drawing on decades of expertise as a labor economist.
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Jonathan Kaplan, Senior Policy Analyst with the California Budget Project, will link the trend in increasing income inequality to the need for long-term investment in education funding through an analysis of taxation and the budgetary process—illuminating how taxation works, how funding is allocated by the state legislature, how public education has fared in recent years, and what kinds of changes would help create broad access to a quality, affordable education in our state.
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Sandra Weese, Organizing Project Director of California Federation of Teachers, will tie the two presentations together and suggest avenues for action. The audience will be asked to share their ideas for addressing income inequality and prioritizing investment in education to build a better future for all Californians.
The forum is co-sponsored by K-12 locals Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers and The Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers.
Please consider offering extra credit to your students for attending or bringing your entire class. It is free and open to all, and refreshments will be served. Click on the right to download a flyer.
Burrito Bash
Friday, April 18th 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Hosted this year by Michael Mangin & Eve Hinkley, this annual event is an opportunity to catch up with our colleagues across campus and relax together with our families. Click on the image to the left to download a flyer with directions.
Be prepared for music, ping-pong, joviality, darts, and much more!
Participate in our Day of Action for Community Colleges
Wednesday, April 23, 12-2 PM, Cabrillo Quad
Invite your students to gather in the quad to celebrate lifelong learning at Cabrillo and all community colleges as expressed through art, speakers, music, dance, and other entertainment. There will also be pizza! All programs are invited to participate in their unique ways—just contact Susan Stuart if you'd like to speak, perform, or assist.
Forum to Keep the Community in Community Colleges
Thursday, May 1, 6-8 PM, Horticulture Center, room 5005.
Stay tuned for more information on faculty speakers as this event evolves.