As the economy continues to walk instead of running, school districts are among the harder hit recipients of state and federal funding — typically because education takes up such a significant piece of the governmental budget pie.
But no matter our economic circumstances, our children deserve the best shot at success we can provide for them, and that starts with a solid educational background. That background starts with adequate funding for quality educators and suitable facilities.
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