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very worthwhile.” “It’s good to be involved in this really amazing charity event,” says Chantelle Mar- chand. “I’ve made 35 bowls and helped the homeless,” says Kyle Amposta. “I’ve had fun, too, and it’s always good to get your hands dirty.” As the last pot moved into the kiln, Brown gave his stu- dents kudos for a job well done. “You learned how to Budget Continued from page 32 other certificated school employ- ees who have received layoff no- tices. The most recent report alerted lawmakers that more than 25,000 teachers and other educa- tors have been notified they may not have jobs next year. These layoffs come on top of thousands of layoffs of education support professionals who are not covered by the March 15 pre- liminary notice provisions of the Education Code. When the governor’s May Re- vision is released, it will signal the start of a sprint to complete a state spending plan prior to the June 15 deadline, so that the Leg- ABOVE: Temecula Valley Educators Association members (left to right) Jean Brown, Tom Brown, and Meline Akashian, who started an Empty Bowls project at their school site. work independently and how to mass-produce. This was square on your shoulders, and you did an awesome job.” SHERRY POSNICK-GOODWIN To learn more about Empty Bowls, check out www.emptybowls.com. islature has time to send a fiscal road map to the governor. Under state law, the governor has until June 30 to sign a final budget that takes effect on July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. To help win the fight, CTA has designated May 25 as Presi- dents’ Lobby Day, when hun- dreds of CTA chapter leaders from around the state will con- verge on the state Capitol to press lawmakers to protect pub- lic education as they finalize a budget. CTA is also encouraging local chapters to use important dates in May, like Day of the Teacher and ESP Day, to plan events and bring attention to how state budget cuts are hurt- ing our neighborhood schools. LEN FELDMAN Explore new possibilities in education. Discover how a credential or master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University can take your career to the next level and expand your impact in and outside the classroom.With programs for teachers and counselors, coaches and administrators, we’re confident APU has a degree for you. APU offers: • Convenient classes 1 night a week at 1 of 8 Southern California locations. • More than 36 credential andmaster’s degree opportunities. • Accelerated programs that allow you to earn your degree in just 12–18 months. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Classes start year-round. Contact us today! Call Click Email (800) 825-5278 www.apu.edu/education graduatecenter@apu.edu AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE APRIL 2010 | www.cta.org 35