Friday, June 4, 2010

Public Education Cuts, Italian Style

Here's what happens when government cuts funding for the public schools in Italy: Thousands of Tuscans with kids in tow march along the Lungarno to criticize slicing away at art and music--"fundamental" programs for a good education.

They're also upset about a new law that requires schools to hire "local"--but not necessarily the best qualified or most experienced--teachers.

It all made me wonder what would happen if Utahns took to the streets to protest the state's "We're No. 49!" per-pupil spending...

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