CUNNINGHAM ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM: "REMEMBER THE CHILDREN"

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CUNNINGHAM ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM: "REMEMBER THE CHILDREN"

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Posted by NJ Senate Democrats on May 17, 2004 at 18:07:30:

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May 17, 2004

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CUNNINGHAM ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM: "REMEMBER THE CHILDREN"
Senator Says 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
'Another Glaring Example' of Need for Education Reform

TRENTON - Senator Glenn D. Cunningham, D-Jersey City, urged Governor McGreevey and state lawmakers today to consider the educational needs of New Jersey's children as the State moves forward on property tax reform.

"As Americans throughout the nation celebrate the landmark decision of Brown v. Board of Education, I look on this day with mixed emotions," said Senator Cunningham. "While I am thankful that the Brown decision made racial segregation in our nation's schools unconstitutional, I am deeply troubled by how little has changed in the 50 years since the decision. In reality, New Jersey schools are still segregated and, in reality, many children in our State are still receiving a separate and unequal education."

Senator Cunningham said the 50th anniversary of the Brown decision and recent reports of segregation in New Jersey schools are another glaring example of the need for change and should remind lawmakers to make New Jersey children and education reform a major objective of any local tax reform efforts.

"No one disagrees that we have a serious local tax problem on our hands in New Jersey, and we are moving forward with significant reform efforts" said the Senator. "However, local tax reform is not just about tax relief. It is also about making things right in New Jersey classrooms for all pupils in our state."

"Today's anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education is yet another glaring example of New Jersey's need for education reform," said Senator Cunningham. "As mayor and a lifelong resident of Jersey City, a city in which the overwhelming majority of public school students are minorities, I have witnessed the educational inequities of our State first-hand. As we move forward in reforming our local tax and school financing structures, we must put the children first."

Senator Cunningham said regionalization of New Jersey schools and a closer look at the State education formula are also needed to help fight segregation. The senator has sponsored legislation to restructure the way in which New Jersey schools are funded, something he said is critically needed before any real education reform can be achieved.

"Looking back on May 17, 1954, I recalled the reactions of my family, particularly my mother's rejoicing at the notion that I would have the opportunity to attend integrated schools with children of all races," said the senator. "For many families, the Brown decision symbolized the ending of an era that tolerated inequity and in which race was used to predetermine the quality of life one was afforded."

"Fifty years later, we should be further along in implementing the ideals of the Brown decision. Fifty years later, we should be focusing on securing equitable resources to educate the future of our state," added the senator.
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: CUNNINGHAM ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM: "REMEMBER THE CHILDREN"
: Senator Says 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
: 'Another Glaring Example' of Need for Education Reform

: TRENTON - Senator Glenn D. Cunningham, D-Jersey City, urged Governor McGreevey and state lawmakers today to consider the educational needs of New Jersey's children as the State moves forward on property tax reform.

: "As Americans throughout the nation celebrate the landmark decision of Brown v. Board of Education, I look on this day with mixed emotions," said Senator Cunningham. "While I am thankful that the Brown decision made racial segregation in our nation's schools unconstitutional, I am deeply troubled by how little has changed in the 50 years since the decision. In reality, New Jersey schools are still segregated and, in reality, many children in our State are still receiving a separate and unequal education."

: Senator Cunningham said the 50th anniversary of the Brown decision and recent reports of segregation in New Jersey schools are another glaring example of the need for change and should remind lawmakers to make New Jersey children and education reform a major objective of any local tax reform efforts.

: "No one disagrees that we have a serious local tax problem on our hands in New Jersey, and we are moving forward with significant reform efforts" said the Senator. "However, local tax reform is not just about tax relief. It is also about making things right in New Jersey classrooms for all pupils in our state."
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: "Today's anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education is yet another glaring example of New Jersey's need for education reform," said Senator Cunningham. "As mayor and a lifelong resident of Jersey City, a city in which the overwhelming majority of public school students are minorities, I have witnessed the educational inequities of our State first-hand. As we move forward in reforming our local tax and school financing structures, we must put the children first."

: Senator Cunningham said regionalization of New Jersey schools and a closer look at the State education formula are also needed to help fight segregation. The senator has sponsored legislation to restructure the way in which New Jersey schools are funded, something he said is critically needed before any real education reform can be achieved.

: "Looking back on May 17, 1954, I recalled the reactions of my family, particularly my mother's rejoicing at the notion that I would have the opportunity to attend integrated schools with children of all races," said the senator. "For many families, the Brown decision symbolized the ending of an era that tolerated inequity and in which race was used to predetermine the quality of life one was afforded."

: "Fifty years later, we should be further along in implementing the ideals of the Brown decision. Fifty years later, we should be focusing on securing equitable resources to educate the future of our state," added the senator.
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