Education is IMPORTANT!

    I read an article titled $100 billion in education spending was not the way to stimulate the economy from the Dallas Morning News. It's no secret that many districts in Texas are suffering from major debts and cut backs, it's amazing though that it's also happening outside "The Great State" of Texas. In fact, last year the ISD I attended had major budget cuts and many of my teachers were laid off.

   The editor makes a great point about how $100 billion was giving towards many projects including a heavy chuck towards education. I agree how some of the projects that received money were a bad decision, like the program that eliminated the weaker teachers whose effectiveness on students was lower than the stronger teachers. I think there could have been other ways on how to distinguish if teachers were not doing their required job, for example- look and compare the students test grades on the TAKS test.
  The article also mentioned how some of the money went to repair weaker districts. I don't believe that is a great decision on the education board because education is open to all, but it is the choices of parents and students on whether or not they attend. If the kid does not want an education, it's time to get out and get a job. There are plenty of others, who want a successful life, and they should have the opportunity to transfer to somewhere else. There is no need to cut budgets to spend on other districts. Not only will the students suffer but also current and future teachers will suffer including their families.