Just FYI: Dr. Rowland told me on Juen18, 2012 that some of these special needs children would still have to be bused out of the county daily for care. Just thought you should know. Cindy...
Reginald, I should not have included you in the same message to Sword. I am sorry. I did feel a need though to express my concerns where the special needs children are involved. I took your statement about a "moot issue" to mean it was a done deal. I know they are bring this before the board tomorrow and we are hoping to express our concerns regarding a Community center/school. Thank you for your comments, we learn and grow everyday when we share ideas and opinions. And yes I do appreciate the applause. I'm just so focused on trying to...
Schools are more focused on Special Education now because that brings in the federal dollars. NCLB (No Child Left Behind) law aims to "lift everyone to a minimum level" forcing schools to subsidize the education of the least gifted at the expense of perhaps higher achievers. Unfortunately there is only so much money to go around and I understand about $8 billion a year is going into special education. Not all children should be in the public schools - regardless, nor should these institutions be a drop off point or a babysitter and I'm not convinced that this new community...
Cindy: I'm glad you responded... One lone voice in the wilderness will attract many listeners... Good luck tonight and wish I were still there to vote and participate.. If all goes well, mayhaps this Fall.. Reggie Arno Danville VA.....
I agree with the previous posters. I live in Strasburg, and am concerned about the crowding in the school, but what options do we have? I seem to remember a plan being on the books for an additional elementary school near Tom's Brook? to help alleviate Sandy Hook and WW Robinson...but let's be real here: we have limited options. We can barely afford the facilities/teachers/curriculum we have now, let alone paying for an additional school (or two or three, as has been pointed out); and I highly doubt anyone will be amenable to a tax increase to pay for it....
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