Government school advocates say competition “takes money away” from government schools.
Carmen Medena from Fernangeles Elementary School joined other union members with United Teachers Los Angeles and Service Employees International Union Local 99 in rallying outside Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters, to demand the district utilize the projected $6.3 billion in reserves to safeguard students from potential staffing and program cuts in the upcoming school year, in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
It’s even worse in my state, New York, where big government and unions thrive. Here, kids’ tests scores are well below the national average. In New York City, scores are even lower. “But they’re getting better!” she replies. “When they get better, their scholars do better and the educators feel more successful. That’s what you want!”Some parents pull kids out because of the extra demands. “That’s why their test scores are so high!” complain critics. “Dropouts raise average test scores for kids who remain.”Talking with children there, I was surprised when 7-year-olds told me they “look forward” to school! I never did.
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