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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I agree. But in this day of tight budgets, I'd like to see smaller library branches shut down and those funds used to support larger regional libraries. Consolidation would better utilize dwindling tax dollars by providing better services.
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That's pretty much what's happening in some cities. Philadelphia has done this and there was an uproar from some of the residents near the libraries slated to be closed.
In my city, the smaller library branches haven't closed but all of the branches have had their hours cut, even the main branch. I hope the branch near me doesn't close. It's within walking distance from me and I would much prefer to go there than have to go to the Main Branch. If the branch near me closed, I know I would use the physical library much less often since I have to catch the bus or get a ride to the main branch.
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Originally Posted by wyndslash
This is so interesting. Our public education is not up to par and that's why private school here is so popular. However, to my knowledge, though our private schools are mostly religious, they don't really force you to believe in the same thing. And the tuition of private schools keep going up next year even though the quality of some schools is coming into question. There is a need for real public education here. Education shouldn't have to be a privilege.
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As long as we main the current status quo in terms of funding education, there will always be gross inequality in the public school systems in the US. Which is sad. It's really unfair that a child in a small rural school district or living in certain neighborhoods in a city are more likely to have an inferior education that a child living in a middle class or posh suburb.