Tuesday, July 19, 2005
School Consolidation Blues
Cyndi Moorman is an advocate for rural school districts and is involved in a group called Advocates for Community and Rural Education. She is a teacher in Delight and, when you listen to the interview archived on WAI Radio, you will agree that her students are damned fortunate to have such a well-spoken and intelligent teacher.
She has 21 years of classroom experience in several districts and makes a good sounding case against school consolidation. Some of what she says is worthwhile. Her main argument against closing small school districts is that it is being done by the numbers and things should be taken on a case-by-case basis. That may be so, but many of the districts being shut down are predominantly African-American and state authorities must be careful when they are enforcing policies. That is why criteria exist by which districts either stay open or close. That way, there is no possibility of racial discrimination. The same yardstick is used in every instance.
She gave a great interview. WAI is linked in the left column, and I would enjoy seeing your reaction. Always feel free to leave a comment.
She has 21 years of classroom experience in several districts and makes a good sounding case against school consolidation. Some of what she says is worthwhile. Her main argument against closing small school districts is that it is being done by the numbers and things should be taken on a case-by-case basis. That may be so, but many of the districts being shut down are predominantly African-American and state authorities must be careful when they are enforcing policies. That is why criteria exist by which districts either stay open or close. That way, there is no possibility of racial discrimination. The same yardstick is used in every instance.
She gave a great interview. WAI is linked in the left column, and I would enjoy seeing your reaction. Always feel free to leave a comment.
