Rebecca Poyourow, parent activist, wrote a terrific op-ed calling on Governor Corbett to stop the cuts that are devastating the schools.
In 2011-12, the governor cut $1 billion from the schools, and the cuts hurry Philadelphia the most. Class sizes soared, parents chipped in to replace staff, after-school programs were eliminated, even basic supplies had to given to the school.
While parents and teachers are pinching pennies, the state-appointed school reform commission continues throwing away money, she says. “We know that our actions, while laudable, will amount to very little if our schools are persistently and pervasively underfunded. We also know that our efforts to support our kids’ schools are undermined every time the School District and the School Reform Commission make spending decisions that squander what resources Philadelphia does have on charter expansion ($139 million last year), a questionable new cyber charter venture ($15 million proposed), and new contracts with testing companies ($11 million), as well as other contracts and programs that add little benefit to our children’s education.”
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20130510_Education_cuts_taking_a_toll.html#K57glBaz413ITu3S.99
“if we lose our secretary, no one is watching the front door.”
this city is crumbling around us. it is hard watch.
Pa took rttt funds. Pa signed on to common core. Corbett is rendell lite. Mayor nutter is gung ho, takes orders from UN sustainable development handbook and Taking $$$ hand over fist from bill gates. Wheres the money???? This is to tear it all down and build in not only the educrat industrial complex, but the regionalist dominion, cognitive restructuring for the children, and also to rob the suburbs blind.
Wheres the money?? Ask all the public private partnerships. It is despicable.