The Uncertain Future of Public Schools in Florida
Topics: Amendment 7, Charter Schools, Ketty RodrÃguez, Privatisacion
Your Tax Dollars For Private Use
January 11, 2012
Translated From Spanish Article Published January 10, 2012
By Ketty Rodriguez
The public school situation has become more complex and critical in 2012, especially when compared to last year. One only has to look at the laws that have come in to play, as well as the measures voters are being asked to approve. It’s no secret that the intent of legislators, with respect to the public school system, can be shortened to one word: privatization.
Who would have thought years ago that in a democracy like ours, that respects the rights of citizens, that we would ever be talking about privatization? Talk of privatization is not necessary when the money we all pay the taxes is designed to meet the educational and social needs of the state. What better way to invest
