I would like to express some optimism that is emanating from the fact that the stimulus funding is expected to arrive within a month or so. “U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that $44 billion in stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will be available to states in the next 30 to 45 days” (McGrath). Although most of it is directed towards saving and creating jobs, hopefully some of that funding can dissuade JUSD from some of the detrimental plans they wish to ensue upon the families and children of Jurupa.
Still, that is a month from where we are today. In the meantime, the district is still unable to make any decisions until they can figure out exactly what will be allocated their way.
Reference:
McGrath, John. "Education Department to Distribute $44 Billion in Stimulus Funds in 30 to 45 Days." U.S. Department of Education Home Page. 7 Mar. 2009. 17 Mar. 2009. http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/03/03072009.html.
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