Read the article it's also being implemented in Democrat controlled area.
They say there is “no money” for teachers, smaller classes, counselors, and public schools. But somehow there is always money for wars, bailouts, and tax breaks for the wealthy.
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Behind the talk of “enrollment decline” stands a conscious ruling class drive to gut public schools and hand education over to private profit.