From CFA: March 4th News

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IN FOCUS

· march 4 protests put education cuts in the national spotlight

The March 4 actions that took place on or near college campuses across California have captured the imagination of the entire nation.

News outlets from the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and MSNBC to web-based media like the Huffington Post and hundreds of local newspaper and broadcast stations and across the country covered the events.

Even commentary and entertainment programs such as Saturday Night Live and Glenn Beck weighed in on March 4.

To view a sampling of this coverage, go to: www.facebook.com/californiafacultyassociation

“It is clear that the events of March 4 have captured the imagination of the news media and public,” said CFA President Lillian Taiz, a professor of History at CSU Los Angeles.

Taiz continued, “The March 4th protests were historic and show not only that we care very deeply about the future of our schools and colleges, but that tens of thousands of us are willing to do something about it.”

MARCH 4 DAY OF ACTION

· VIEW NEWS CLIPS, VIDEOS & TESTIMONIALS

In the days since March 4, CFA members and other Day of Action participants have produced thousands of photos, videos, news clips and testimonials about the rousing success of this national movement.

While it would be impossible to capture every bit of data that our protests have generated, CFA continues to make updates on our Facebook page to demonstrate this success.

Check out these links to view news coverage, photos, videos and more:

• California Faculty Association on Facebook (you don’t have to be a Facebook member to view the page) http://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaFacultyAssociation

• Facebook group ―Save My Education – March 4, 2010 Rally‖

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=312538848919&ref=mf

· SHARE YOUR MARCH 4 EXPERIENCES ON FACEBOOK

CFA urges all those who attended a March 4th Day of Action event, to share your reports, photos, video and links at this "Save My Education" Facebook group.

The interconnect between different actions and vast amount of networking – even as people organized locally all over the nation and world – is part of what made March 4th special.

Please share your voice -- and your photos on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/californiafacultyassociation

· WHAT’S NEXT

With March 4 now in the rearview mirror, faculty, students and education supporters plan more action to ensure that lawmakers and university administrators remain accountable for properly funding public education.

While many plans are still percolating among the thousands of March 4 participants, here are some of the ways already in the works through which you can keep the March 4 momentum going:

· On March 5, the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and a diverse coalition of labor, business, education, and faith groups embarked on a 48-day “March for California’s Future.”

The marchers are bringing more attention to the crisis in public education as they move north from Bakersfield up the Central Valley – stopping at CSU Fresno and CSU Sacramento – toward an April 21 convergence on the State Capitol. You can follow the “March for California’s Future” and learn more at: http://www.fight4cafuture.com

· Participate in CFA’s district or capitol lobby days. Now that the March 4 events have captured the attention of state lawmakers, it is important to follow up with them and reiterate the importance of funding for the CSU.

These visits also serve as an opportunity to promote CFA-sponsored legislation.

To learn more about participating in CFA Lobby Days, contact your campus political action chair or send an email to Deputy Political Director Erin Hicks: ehicks@calfac.org

· Students from the CSU and California Community Colleges will rally together on March 22 in front of the State Capitol. Faculty members are invited to this annual march where thousands are expected. The march begins at Raley Field in West Sacramento and concludes with a rally on the North Steps of the State Capitol.

To learn more contact your campus Associated Students Group.