When it comes to what matter most to our citizens, two items often go to the top of the list – public safety and our school system. The rough economy is going to cause our local school system slash some 500 positions in the upcoming school year. This includes 152 teaching and 120 school-parent liaison positions.
Less teachers in our school means higher student teacher ratio for our students, especially in grades 4-6 and 9-12.
More here.. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/16/AR2009121604039.html
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You made some Good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree.