Education
In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]noamnety
(20,234 posts)I'm sticking with it I guess because I REALLY want people to grasp that whether or not you support or oppose charters, the current public education system needs a structural change to allow for ALL children to have real (not theoretical) access to public schooling.
It's like voter IDs. It's easy to say everyone can get one, but there are circumstances that make it not possible in the real world for a lot of people. And it's not good enough to say "you had a legal right to vote, if you couldn't get past all the obstacles because of your personal circumstances or decisions, FU."
Also I haven't been able to let go because I'm really struggling with the concept of someone who views themselves as a lefty progressive or democrat, and an advocate for public education, who puts more value on tax dollars staying within a district than providing for free education for all children. I am having cognitive dissonance.