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""This is just another wedge to drive between private and public schools in that corporations can only give that money to go to private schools," said Osceola School Board member Judy Robertson. "It wouldn't be an issue if public education was funded at an adequate level." (Orlando Sentinel)

And what is "an adequate level?" Is there any level of per-pupil funding that would convince the NEA that it is "adequate?"

Here in North Carolina, the Pitt County county commissioners got in an argument with the local school district there over funding - and a county commissioner openly stated that no amount of funding would satisfy the school system!

So unionized teachers roast their child hostages - that's right - to protest funding.

Inside the NEA

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Thank you for the LINK. Here's another.

Teachers back candidates with money and muscle ****In 1976, the teachers were widely credited with forming the coalition that elected Carter. In return, Carter created the Department of Education.****

[samtheman]

Is there any level of per-pupil funding that would convince the NEA that it is "adequate?"

No.

[sixmil]

And what is "an adequate level?" Is there any level of per-pupil funding that would convince the NEA that it is "adequate?"

Easy, an adequate level is a 10% increase every year unless the system is failing, then double it every year until it consumes more of the budget than Social Security. There's no solving a problem like throwing money at it!