Thank you, Cheryl. Larry and I and our sons were educated in excellent public school systems back in the day when education was seen as a public good. We were taught by educators who understood the influence of their work. We learned the importance of critical thinking, the importance of a civil government, the value of language and the arts, and how history, on every level, would give us the tolerance, understanding, and empathy to become good citizens. It breaks my heart to watch the destruction of public education because billionaires do not want students in their work places who are taught to think instead of just swallow whatever they are fed.
Yes, Kathi, your family's experience rings true for me, and so many others. Education was revered, and liberal arts was valued. It is worth fighting for both!
Great reporting and writing. My grandfather, a lifelong Republican and principal for decades of a small Iowa school, would be shocked at the gutting of our public schools while giving the wealthy yet another tax break. Bravo, Kathi, for shining a bright light on this.
Thank you, so insightful!
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Cheryl. Larry and I and our sons were educated in excellent public school systems back in the day when education was seen as a public good. We were taught by educators who understood the influence of their work. We learned the importance of critical thinking, the importance of a civil government, the value of language and the arts, and how history, on every level, would give us the tolerance, understanding, and empathy to become good citizens. It breaks my heart to watch the destruction of public education because billionaires do not want students in their work places who are taught to think instead of just swallow whatever they are fed.
Yes, Kathi, your family's experience rings true for me, and so many others. Education was revered, and liberal arts was valued. It is worth fighting for both!
Another dirty, skeevy, buried-away provision of this Big Billionaire Bailout Bill.
You nailed it again Cheryl!!! Keep enlightening the public of what is the true story behind private school vouchers and the tax breaks .
Thanks, Darlene! I'm glad you share this public school cause!
Brilliant as always, Cheryl.
Thanks for making a little more sense out of this nonsense.
And it is just that.
A pig in a poke indeed.
In 1968, the Beatles wrote "Little Piggies," that includes the verses,
"Have you seen the bigger piggies
In their starched white shirts?
You will find the bigger piggies
Stirring up the dirt,
Always have clean shirts to play around in.
"In their styes with all their backing
They don't care what goes on around
In their eyes there's something lacking
What they need's a damn good whacking."
...and voted out of office.
Ha, Andy! I thought I knew most of the Beatles' songs. Can't quite place the tune of this, but thanks so much for sharing these relevant lyrics!
From the White Album (1968!)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RhY1x8CpWeI&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
Love it! Thanks!
Cheryl, this is outstanding reporting on one of the most significant issues of our time.
Thank you, Julie! I'm happy that you think so!
Great column.
Thank you, John. I appreciate your feedback!
Excellent analysis! Love your pick of pictures that exemplify your words.
Thanks, Denise! Yes, I was hoping I didn't get carried away with it!
Great reporting and writing. My grandfather, a lifelong Republican and principal for decades of a small Iowa school, would be shocked at the gutting of our public schools while giving the wealthy yet another tax break. Bravo, Kathi, for shining a bright light on this.
Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement on this issue.
Thank you Cheryl. I have shared your article with others who don’t know or understand the financial & educational implications of “private schools”. 😣
Thank you, Gloria, for helping to get out the word! (And for being such a faithful reader.)