Battle Ground resident Jack Roscoe weighs in on the funding issues in Washington’s public schools
Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and do not reflect the editorial position of ClarkCountyToday.com
A major reason for the huge budget shortfall in education throughout the state goes unsaid by our leftist news media.
Our state provides about $10,000 per student to each school district. Every district in the state has experienced massive loss of students. Battle Ground lost 1,000 students last year. That’s $10,000,000.
Parents recognize the substandard education their kids are receiving in our public schools. Private school enrollment is booming.
Jack Roscoe
Battle Ground
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