Don't shift more funds to local cyber schools
The question regarding increased funding for cyber schools because of weak performances in some areas raised the issue of how tax dollars should be used in education. Over the last decade or so, school districts have poured tax money into charter schools, cyber schools, and other alternative educational ideas. Most of these educational experiments are not held to the same standards as public schools. For example, the requirement that all teachers be state-certified does not apply to charter schools. Each has produced mixed results. Meanwhile our local public schools have struggled with budget problems, teacher layoffs and program cuts.
Parents are within their rights to decide where their children are educated. Some opt out of public schools and choose private education, which is expensive and limits enrollment to a select few who can afford to attend. Public
