UPDATE 3 p.m.: See a press release issued after the rally here. Note there is a  citywide schools meeting at 6 pm this evening  (March 10) at The High School of Fashion Industries (225 West 24th Street) to continue the discussion about education budget cuts and determine next action steps for parents.

10 a.m.: Parents are holding a rally today at City Hall to protest education budget cuts.

Here are the details, for those who are able to brave the rain and take a break from work.

SPEAK OUT AGAINST BUDGET CUTS

Press conference to be held at City Hall

On Thursday, March 10, 2011, NYC public school parents from

all boroughs will come together to speak out against the

devastating proposed education budget cuts. They will stand

side by side and express their concerns about rising class size,

program cuts, and teacher layoffs.

Members of the parent community, parent associations,

Presidents’ Councils, Community Education Councils and the

Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council will be there.

Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011

Time: 1pm

Where: The Steps of City Hall*

Contact:  Rebecca Woodard - rmw2010@gmail.com - 646-295-3528

*City Hall is located in City Hall Park.

By Subway:

4, #5, #6 trains to City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge

2, #3 trains to Park Place

W, R trains to City Hall

C, A trains to Chambers Street