“Mo’ Reform”
We would like to thank Jim Bacon for the kind introduction and welcome over at his blog, Bacon’s Rebellion. Jim is a very insightful commentator on the world of Virginia politics and policy, and we appreciate his thoughts on the Virginia educational system and the need for reforms.
Despite these obstacles, some public school systems manage to accomplish remarkable things. I’m impressed by the quality of the education provided by Henrico County schools, for instance, on a shoestring — with significantly less spending per pupil than the neighboring City of Richmond. While students in suburban school districts fare reasonably well, students in municipalities like Richmond and Petersburg are terribly short-changed. Worse, they have no option — other than moving into neighboring jurisdictions, which many cannot afford — to improve their lot.
That’s why I’m delighted to note the appearance of a new group on the scene, School Choice Virginia, a non-partisan not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding “educational choices for Virginia families.”
He goes on to challenge us here at School Choice Virginia, as well as the politicians in Richmond, to change the debate and change the system for Virginia’s students.
The unwillingness to explore alternatives to the bureaucratic — nay, sclerotic — public education system we have in Virginia is, to my mind, one of the greatest indictments that can be leveled against Virginia’s political class. Let us hope that this new group can re-frame the educational debate from “mo’ money” to “mo’ reform.”
Jim, thanks for the welcome, and we accept your challenge!
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