A BIG Concern

Public schools have long been the backbone of education and an integral part of our democratic tradition. As events unfold surrounding school structure, finance, teacher quality, assessments, so called 'failing schools' and so much more, I have a much larger concern that goes back to the term 'public.'

Public schools are financed by the public and exist for the public good. As time passes I have witnessed many changes, many of them for the good. But, going forward, I am deeply concerned, and yes, fairly convinced that 'for profit' enterprises will gobble up and take hold of a good portion of our public schools.

'For profit' organizations dealing with public schools goes against the very idea of public education. Public education is not about making money, it's about providing our students with an excellent education. The profits which are derived from or are a result of the function of public education, in my view, are counterproductive and could well harm the very system itself.

Dick