About Pink Hearts
Schools throughout America are facing devastating cuts. Our children’s future hangs in the balance.
By the end of this school year, it is estimated that as many as 300,000 teachers, school support staff and higher education faculty will receive pink slips throughout the country. This will result in drastic increases in class sizes and less individualized instruction; it will erode classroom discipline and school safety, and eliminate essential programs like art, music, AP classes and summer school.
The “Pink Hearts, Not Pink Slips” campaign aims to draw attention to the devastating impact educational budget cuts—and the resulting layoffs—will have on our students, their schools and our communities. more
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Sign our "Give Pink Hearts, Not Pink Slips" petition and help us reach our goal of 300,000 signatures—one for every educator who may receive a pink slip by the end of this school year.
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We know schools and colleges around the country are facing budget cuts and layoffs. Share your story about what's happening in your community and what impact you think it will have on the students.
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