I am not sure if there is any problem bigger than the
education of our children. Children truly are the future of this nation. Young
people grow up to become adults who run the country. Academic programs are cut across the nation.
Teachers have lost their jobs across the nation. Most school districts have had
to become creative with the strain on their educational budgets. It is not a
matter of whether the parents can afford it; it is whether or not they are
willing to make the sacrifice. Though parents traditionally make huge
sacrifices to put their children through college, sacrifices may need to be
made much earlier to secure a decent education for their children. I cannot
speak to the NPR article reference because there is not enough information
about where the $800 is coming from.
Regarding why we are not using some of the $5 billion dollar
rainy
day fund took a bit of research. According to the Statesman, the House
budget-writing committee approved to use some of the $9.4 billion reserve fund
to help with the current deficit. However, Governor Perry emphatically insists
no rainy day funds will be used for the 2012-13 budget. A portion of the rainy day fund, $3.11 billion
has been approved for use. There is an amendment by State Rep-D Donna
Howard, Austin, to pull an additional two billion dollars from the rainy day
fund specifically for education. There
is a catch to the $2 billion. The rainy day fund must accumulate over $6.5 billion;
the excess will go to education, if the amendment is passed.
The author must be aware that someone is concerned about all
children receiving a quality education and that there are those fighting for
finances for education. Overcrowded classrooms always have been a problem, I
agree. However, it is sad that there is no concern expressed for the
"self-motivated and bright students." An overcrowded classroom can de-motivate
the brightest student and his grades can begin to suffer as a result. I would
hate to think that my daughter would get less of an education because she is a
bright child. I would hate to think that
my daughter would have less compassion and concern because she is a bright
child. She was born a bright child. No, she was born talented and gifted and I
would hate to think that just because she is part of the Gifted and Talented
program and self motivated that there is no concern for her. If parents and
Texans should be concerned, they should be concerned with all students not just
the students who need extra help.
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