"Patrick rolls out plan to boost teacher salaries" by Tania deLuzuriaga, Globe Staff | June 25, 2008
The state has offered incentives in the past, but has not always fulfilled the promises it made to communities that regionalized. Wachusett Regional, which was formed in 1955 and enrolls students from the towns of Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, and Sterling, never received all of the state money promised for increased transportation costs, said Cynthia Bazinet, a School Committee member there.
Such experiences could deter other communities from regionalizing, she said.
"Out transportation costs are enormous," she said. "And we've never been reimbursed in the manner promised."
Sounds like typical Massachusetts governance!
But he can give it away to rich actors and corporate favorites!
Or send lottery workers to ball games!
If you want to read more about Patrick pitting the teachers against each other, be my guest HERE
Are too expensive:"Strain on all sides as students put off college selections; Financial issues complicate, extend admissions decisions" by Peter Schworm, Globe Staff | June 25, 2008
Many colleges accepted more students this spring in anticipation of losing more from wait-list maneuverings and migrations to less expensive schools.
"That's something we're all silently worrying about," said John Mahoney, director of undergraduate admissions at Boston College. BC, like many schools of its caliber, costs close to $50,000 a year for students who do not receive financial aid.
And public colleges are fielding numerous calls from families who are rethinking their ability to pay the bills at private institutions.
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That's why I had to drop out: Couldn't afford it!
Or they are just CLOSING!
"The Boston School Committee voted to close Cleveland in late 2005 amid declining enrollment, which had dropped from 750 in 2000 to 350 in 2005, and low test scores.
The school lost a grade each year, and remaining students were allowed to continue until they finished.
After a year of renovation, students from Patrick O'Hearn Elementary School will move in. The Harbor Pilot Middle School, which shares the building, will remain.
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They ain't the only ones, either!
But we always have plenty of money for tax giveaways, occupations, banks and Israel!
Pffffffttt!
