Don't children deserve to have a teacher?

Some may know about all the budget cuts that are going on right now in terms of education. For those who do not know, the state of Arizona as well as many others across our beautiful nation, are cutting crucial jobs. Without teachers, GOOD teachers, where would this country be? Many people support Obama, some do not. Without [good] teachers, where do you think our current President would be? Where would any of us be. If it was not for teachers, I would not be able to read or write. Without teachers we would not have much. In the state of Arizona, special needs programs have been cut. Children are losing their services they so desperately need and are suppose to be entitled to according to the IDEA Act. Instead, these children are being denied assistance leaving them and their families to receive less educational assistance and in terms denying these children their right to an education.

Some people may ask why I am worried about this. I have only one true concern and that is this: how can the government deny a child the right to a proper education? With the cutbacks, over populated schools are losing teachers, meaning classrooms are going to be over sized which will lead to students being lost in the shuffle. The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) cut hundreds of jobs over the past week meaning numerous of the children I work for no longer have a Support Coordinator. I received an email explaining to me that x amount of the families I work for do not have a support coordinator anymore due to cutbacks and they will try to place someone with them as soon as possible. DDD was already stretched too thin, and they wonder why that job has such a high turn around rate. I understand there needs to be cutbacks, but at what cost?

Taken from an online article:

Next year, state support for all-day kindergarten could be ended because some right-wing GOP lawmakers think it's a waste of money. K-12 funding statewide was cut $133 million in this round. The next hit probably will be even bigger. If your children are being taught in small classes, if their school has a library, a librarian, arts programs, counseling or other "extras," beware. If their school already lacks these, don't expect to see them added. In terms or our state's future, the only education and enrichment the Legislature seems to believe our children need is practice saying, "Would you like fries with that?

Yes, I am currently getting my Master's in Elementary Education/Special Education. I currently work for a company that is contracted through DDD. With all these cut backs, I may not have a job for much longer or may have a salary cutback which means my bills will not be paid. I am not worried about finding a teaching position, because I know I will teach when I am able to, and I will apply for jobs until someone realizes how dedicated I am to helping special needs children. Some have asked me why I am continuing my education with all the teaching cutbacks. My reason is simple; children need to be taught and I will teach them. I may not get the pay I am entitled to when I start, but it will be worth it to be able to help educate tomorrows leaders.

To the economy and legislators, please take the time to realize the importance of education. Without this you would not be where you are today. Don't your children, grandchildren etc. deserve the same chance?