Importance of Quality in Education

                     

I wonder sometimes just how important education is to the government officials that run and guide our country and communities,  This question arises when educational programs such our public school are in need of funding and their requests are ignored or over looked.  In the community I am proud to call home our elementary schools have been over flowing with children for years.  There are hundreds of students that have to be bussed to another school everyday because the elementary school in their area is full.  These children are spending an hour in the morning and again in the afternoon which takes away from their time at home and time their could be either playing with their peers, studying, or resting for their upcoming day.  Not to mention the teachers that are required to teach overloaded classroom and do not have the time necessary to provide the one on one time children deserve and may require to be successful.   It would seem that money is the issue but rather than spend the money on fuel for the buses and money for other expenses involved over time why not add on to our existing schools and provide jobs for teachers.  Or if expanding our current selection of schools why not build a few more?  When there are decisions to be decided in local elections it seems like the community would rather see money spent on the arts and other community projects rather than investing in the futures of our children.  Over the next 5 to 10 years our community should reevaluate their priorities and put our children first. With the help of advocates and other professionals the needs can be explained so that maybe our community can see the importance of providing the best education possible to our children and families.