The article discusses local votes on school referendums. The recent large budget cuts in Indiana's school systems had many impacts. Many teachers have lost their jobs, programs have been cut, salaries of coaches have been cut, and many more. School districts of Indiana were hoping taxpayers would step in and help raise the money needed to save these programs and jobs.
However, the tax payers voted against more spending. There were very few schools that voted yes to the referendums, but these schools had needs such as new air conditioning or new roofs.
Why are taxpayers voting against the school referendums? Without more money going into the school systems more jobs will need to be cut, classroom sizes will increase, and more programs will disappear.
-Elizabeth Woollen
http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-school-referendums-voted-down-110210,0,1395966.story
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Teachers, parents, and students of Bloomington are lucky to live in such an educationally-minded community.
ReplyDeleteOther communities such as Fort Wayne and Indy are not so lucky. I think it's easy for those involved in the parochial school system and those that don't have school-aged children to become disconnected from public education, which is highly unfortunate.
Public education, part of the foundation of America and a tool that has enormous potential to ensure the success and equality of all members of society, regardless of economic background, is on the chopping block.
Regardless of whether public education has an apparent and direct effect on the life of the voter, he should care about it, as the state of public education now will have an indelible impact on the future of the wealth and achievement gaps, and on our next generation of leaders.