Dear City Council,  It’s budget season, and again there are common misconceptions about school funding.  If children with high needs are prevalent state and nation wide, why is this a local government responsibility?  Government exists to take care of the people.  These are our neighbors: economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, students with disabilities and … Continue reading Common misconceptions about school funding

The crisis in our schools is like a hole in the roof. A strong budget patches it. A level-services budget just puts buckets and wet floor signs underneath. And the target budget? It cuts a new hole. Some say repairs cost too much, materials, salaries, too many people on the job. But buckets aren't a … Continue reading Hole in the roof

Funding our schools isn’t just about supporting our children today—it’s about lowering Northampton’s long-term costs associated with crime, social services, and lost tax revenue. The narrative that restoring $2 million to the school budget will “take $10 million a year away from future capital improvements” overlooks a crucial truth: every dollar invested in education generates … Continue reading The cost of shorting schools