Save Our Public Schools

Vote NO on Question 2- Save our Public Schools

Abigail Koch

The recently proposed law requested by the state Board of  Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking the approval for up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions in existing charter schools every year. There are many problems that could result in the passing of this.

The main problem is the amount of funding that will be taken away from the public schools in that district. Many of these public schools already struggle with funding, and this will only add to the deficit. If public schools are already struggling we should attempt to fix them rather than take more money away, giving it to the private charters. According to the Massachusetts Information For Voters 2016 Ballot Questions, “This year alone, charter schools will take more than $400 million from already-underfunded Massachusetts public schools.” This is something that can be prevented by voting no. This will not aid in strengthening the already struggling public school communities.

There are many public school systems across the state that are so strong and create great opportunities for their children in the community. This will only take away from those opportunities. With the passing of this proposal the number of charter schools will grow rapidly each year. This growth of the charter schools could end up costing local public school districts billions of dollars.

If we vote NO on question 2 there would be no current changes in the laws of charter schools in our community, and our public schools would remain the priority in each community. Save our public schools by voting no on question 2 on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

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