California Federation of Teachers Opposes the Proposal to Eliminate Transitional Kindergarten, Blocking 125,000 Children from Public Education

01.26.2012 | California Federation of Teachers & Preschool California

Sacramento, CA -- Today the California Federation of Teachers, representing over 120,000 educational employees working at every level of the education system in California, voiced its opposition to the budget proposal to eliminate transitional kindergarten, which would block 125,000 children from public education.

"It is unacceptable to deny 125,000 kindergartners access to early education, and we will fight to protect these young children, 62 percent of whom are from low-income schools and 40 percent of whom are English learners," said Jeff Freitas, Secretary Treasurer of the California Federation of Teachers. Read the full press release.

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