The parent group that brought about an unprecedented 3M fundraising campaign (aka: Their Future is Now) and saved over 100 teacher jobs this year is at it again -- but with more support, and linking arms with other districts.  Educacy.org, seeks to bring about an as-of-yet undefined initiative to increase education funding in California.  John Fensterwald at The Educated Guess brings us an update.  Sharon Noguchi of the San Jose Mercury News ran with this story, "Bay Area parents coalesce to work to reform education funding."

Writes Noguchi:

The new effort grew from a phenomenally successful fundraising drive, which saved teacher jobs in the Cupertino school district, and from growing campaigns in other districts.

About 60 parents, most from the South Bay but some coming from as far away as San Francisco and Oakland, joined the kickoff in San Jose last week of the nonprofit advocacy group Educacy.

"The more people speak up, the more organizations that get involved, the better it will be for our schools," said Hoi Yung Poon, the group's executive director. "There's just not enough money for our schools."

We will keep you apprised of more progress from this group, and as it develops.  Stay tuned.  Meanwhile, if you would like to get involved, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .