U.S. Rep. Travis Childers said the funds will save “hundreds of thousands” of teaching jobs put at risk because of declining state revenues and budget cuts.
“These significant recovery funds will help save teaching jobs, improve education, and prevent budget shortfalls throughout Mississippi … during tough economic times,” Childers said in a separate statement. “Giving our children a good education now means preparing them for the future and providing them with the skills and resources they need to succeed in today’s especially competitive environment.”
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Childers: Obama Saves Teachers
Education recession? Travis Childers says the $321 million for Mississippi education from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will save hundreds of thousands of teaching jobs. Who knew we had that many teachers that the state was going to lay off?
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