The past 2 weeks have been the most stressful work environment that I have ever worked in. Last Friday 54 people in my district were laid off. The worst part is that its still not over, there are more to come. No one knows if they are next to be laid off and the anticipation is just growing. This is not just my district, it is happening all over. The governor cut state aid and public schools are falling apart at the seams.
I feel like I am getting hit by a double whammy because I have a child entering kindergarten next September. The state ratio for her preschool class is 7 kids to 1 teacher. Next year she will have 26 kids and 1 teacher in kindergarten. Not to mention they have cut sports, clubs, art, and music so far... What kind of education can I expect for her? I am so afraid for her future.
I am afraid for my future and ability to provide for my family. I am expecting a baby in May. To think that I am 7 month pregnant, may be laid off, and my daughter's education is being ripped out from under her before she even has a chance to begin is disgusting to me.
How can we let this happen?
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