EDUCATION FUNDING CUT!
Parents, teachers, and other educrats rallied in Dover for more money for education. During the budget crisis schools took a $7M hit and they want their (our) money back, now that the state is at least solvent.
“We did our part at a time of fiscal restraint,” said George Stone, superintendent of the Delmar School District. “It just doesn’t make sense to penalize our children by asking our schools to operate with less.”
One problem, though. The budget already calls for a $70M increase in school spending. That’s 8.6 percent! And they want still more?! I hope voters punish the Republican legislators who demagogued on this issue come November. Not likely, if this parent is any indication:
Seaford parent Susan Michel attended because she is concerned about the quality of the education her children are receiving.
“How can they maintain the quality if they don’t have the funds?” she asked.
*Sigh*
5 Responses to “EDUCATION FUNDING CUT!”
 Comment by Michelle June 25th, 2004 at 3:14 pm |
They lost $7million, they’re getting 10 times that back, and they’re upset?!? |
 Comment by DeeJay June 25th, 2004 at 5:20 pm |
The schools also received a one-time supplement of $9 million this spring for textbooks and technology. Umm, there’s quality in public education? |
 Comment by Rikki June 25th, 2004 at 10:40 pm |
That’s about right. If it’s not working, THROW MONEY AT IT!!!! |
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Comment by Rikki June 25th, 2004 at 10:41 pm |
hey! *I’m* currently not working…. |
 Comment by DeeJay June 26th, 2004 at 4:39 pm |
I’m not working either, they could throw a million or so our way. 😉 |