Teachers, parents and students are all across California came together Thursday to protest against cutbacks in education.
The so-called "Day of Action" is in response to the 18,000 pink slips that are expected to go out statewide by March 15th.
The California Teachers Association set up the mass protest to tell California lawmakers to stop cutting money from the state's education system.
Protesters showed up at Desert Hot Springs High School at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, flashing signs and handing out flyers. Protests were also scheduled at several Valley high schools and elementary schools, including Palm Springs High School and Cathedral City High School.
