University Students in Nevada Plan Walkout to Protest Budget Cuts

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Petition against budget cuts to Nevada’s higher education:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SaveNevada/
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Virginia of NV 7:40PM February 18, 2011

The student concern centers on privatization vs. public good. Pure market radicals are transforming education into a private venture. This is extension of the systematic destruction of the U.S. middle class and capture of middle class income by the 1-5% super-wealthy. See Saez's work, as description of how the rich go richer and everyone else got poorer during the past decade. It's time for the tide to change.
"...Two-thirds of the nation’s total income gains from 2002 to 2007 flowed to the top 1 percent of U.S. households, and that top 1 percent held a larger share of income in 2007 than at any time since 1928, according to an analysis of newly released IRS data by economists Thomas Piketty and Emmanuel Saez..."
http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=2908

john washington of VA 9:50PM February 14, 2010

How about if we cut the salaries of Nevada's politicians?

John of NV 12:41PM February 11, 2010

The state of Nevada should consider a state income tax earmarked for education -ONLY! A 1% income tax would probably fix the problem.

Leviathan of CT 10:26PM February 10, 2010

Maybe they should just start shutting down schools where students hold these protests, since they're apparently not doing a very good job of teaching their students how the world around them works. Does anybody seriously think that these protests are going to cause more money to suddenly appear?
If students want to stop the budget cuts, they have to declare war on state employee unions and find a reasonable, effective way of fighting them. As long as the employee unions suck all the air out of the room, there won't be anything left for the students.
Consider California, for example: Tax revenues are up 24% over the last ten years, yet they face sharp cuts in education. Why? The 89% increase in spending, much of which comes from the 600% increase in state pension costs.

Greg of TN 8:48PM February 10, 2010

I believe budget cuts seems to be a way of life for schools these days. As soon as there seems to be a shortage of funds, it's lets cut some programs. Teachers are always trying to find funding for their supplies or classroom projects. I know of some teachers (one which is my daughter) that uses their own money to purchase classroom supplies. I found a way to help with school funding. This is done through a website"Mainstreetfair.com". No fee to register. You place an item(s) for sale on the site and when you sell your item(s) a percentage of your sale goes to the school of your choice. I believe this is a great way to raise funds for your school.

Rita of CA 3:00PM February 10, 2010

I teach in the Clark County School District. Budget cuts are starting to be a way of life. Teachers are spending more and more time in and out of class trying to find funding for the supplies and resources need to run their programs. Let's keep in mind that when we skimp on resources to educate our future generations, we certainly aren't helping out country to find innovative ways out of these financial messes or out of other problems faced by our citizens. We, almost assuredly run the risk of being outpaced by the students of other countries. Some teachers are taking matters into their own hands when seeking funding to bridge the gaps. For example, here's our school's DonorsChoose.org proposal for some technology needs: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=366387&ts=1265821782804
Everyone needs to step up. Before shifting the blame on others, ask yourself if you're ready for a state income tax.

Brad of NV 1:58PM February 10, 2010

Its about time someone in government makes a tough choice. A 10% cut is not the end of the world. Its going to force the government to become more efficient in the way it delivers its services. This is how its done in the real world outside of government. Quit whining and find clever ways to save and become more efficient and before you know it you will be providing better services than before the 10% cut.

JL of NV 7:26AM February 10, 2010

there are ways to solve Nevada's budget problem without making massive cuts to education.
sign the petition demanding alternatives to education cuts! www.progressnownevada.org/SaveOurState

rebel one of NV 6:56PM February 09, 2010

eli, it's how "well" the legislators might take it. if this is the best UNLV has to offer, we are all in trouble. i am just a retired at 38, ex saloon keeper, but use the Queen's English properly. how sad

just jack of NV 4:16PM February 09, 2010