Now, who's with me?

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[Mike Nelson]

1. I think...

... under the present circumstances, it's likely the Ultra-Rich will get their taxes cut, and pubic schools may be lucky to get a sale offer on Trump Bibles. Free lunch will still be available for the needy, but only in the hungry kid can prove they are in the US legally. The war on public education will continue.

[joemacdawson]

2. Civil War

It’s already begun. There’s no north south divide. It’s between rich and poor. And the rich always win. Especially when they own the media and defund education. It’ll take generations to rectify. If it’s ever rectified. Maybe a world war to unite a nation. Even then, authoritarians have their man to destroy a once powerful nation. Without firing a bullet.

[EarthFirst]

6. ...and they've managed to convince fools that with hard work and sacrifice

…that they too can become wealthy; rich and powerful as well!

The sooner they realize that they are just fodder in the fools errand; the better off collectively we all become.

[kimbutgar]

12. And thd majority of the super rich ftom families with money

very few self made millionaires!

[czarjak]

10. Us/Them

No directions this time? Age old struggle.

[Godot51]

3. Public schools...

... from kindergarten through university should must be fully funded and fully free. We own each generation a chance at the best, most useful and most appropriate education.

This should continue to the students' desired levels or the limit of the students' abilities. Too many fine minds have been wasted by limiting their education due to financial, cultural or social reasons.

In a similar but opposite case, too many undeserving people have received degrees simply because of money, social standing or family ties.

Now, if someone desires to go to a private school of any type and are able to go they may go but they should also pay the fees or be given full scholarships by the institutes.

I've been a teacher for over 45 years and I've always been on the side of the students as much as is possible. It is their lives and futures.

[elliesmandt]

4. 44 years

I taught in the public education system for 44 years and never made 70 K per year. My wife, who worked in private industry, and I were able to retire at age 65 after years of frugal living. Teachers deserve more!

[Sympthsical]

5. Average teacher salary in America is about $70k

Of course, there are variations based on location. A public school teacher in California is making more than a teacher in West Virginia.

Factoring in inflation and cost of living, teachers are making a little less than they did ten years ago.

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-passes-70k-how-much-is-it-in-your-state/2024/05

[RainCaster]

18. it's less than half that in Oklahoma

Every teacher in Oklahoma has to have at least 3 jobs to make ends meet. A friend of mine wasted 10 years there as a teacher before returning to WA.

[czarjak]

11. Higher wages for the qualified for sure.

They are all for quality education for whom they deem worthy. Just like voter suppression.

[FarPoint]

7. I agree...

Let me ask this....What happens to the State Lottery monies that we were told would go to the school funding? That's why most State Lotteries were approved when placed on the ballot. Yet, defending public schools continue...

[BOSSHOG]

8. But, Their Yachts!

[Buddyzbuddy]

9. "It's people"

[a kennedy]

13. Ha ha ha, you can't be serious.....sacrifice tax breaks for the ultra rich to make it happen???

You give them more tax breaks, and all you’ll get IS FOR THEM TO GET RICHER!!!!!

[Wonder Why]

15. If you sacrifice tax breaks for the rich, they don't get the breaks. If you

sacrifice to GIVE them tax breaks, that's a different story.

[SalamanderSleeps]

14. No time like the present.

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Sorted.

[usonian]

16. Unequal (state and local) funding for education is probably the main cause of inequality.

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They say that federal funding will bring "standards" they don't like.

But inequality is their goal.

[B.See]

17. Public schools? Now you've gone and made me laugh. Here's

the MAGA plan for "public" schools:

Republicans Make Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers for Millionaires a Top Priority Instead of Increasing Teacher Pay and Funding Public Schools | NC Gov. Cooper - NC.gov

Republicans’ big idea for remaking public education hits voter resistance - Politico Texas and Tennessee are among states moving forward with plans to expand taxpayer-funded private school scholarships.

Ohio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional - AP News

Arizona is sending taxpayer money to religious schools — and billionaires see it as a model for the US - CNN

Conservatives Go to War — Against Each Other — Over School Vouchers - Propublica School choice advocates are intent on expanding the availability of vouchers to fund private education at the expense of public schools, but rural residents of these targeted states are putting up some of the strongest resistance.

(or, "Whoops. In the Process of 'Owning Libs' Conservatives End Up 'Owning' Themselves" )

Kentucky moves a step closer to funding private school tuition - WKMS.org

Iowa lawmakers approves public money for private school students = PBS.org

[flashman13]

19. Me too!

[iemanja]

20. How does that fit with abolishing the Dept of Ed

I don’t understand the point of fantasies in this political climate. Nothing decent will be done.