Protests on education cuts

Students and educators from San Diego to Humboldt will protest the steep cuts to California public education duringr the past two years at statewide rallies today. Connie Llanos n the Daily News.

Protesters hope to draw attention to some $17 billion in cuts that they say have gutted instruction in everything from kindergarten classrooms to university lecture halls.

Events are planned to run the entire day, with thousands of teachers being encouraged to host rallies at the start of the school day to get young students and parents involved.