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Obama’s Stimulus Plan: $100 billion education dollars
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$100 billion dollars will be spent to save education jobs, send young people to college, modernize America's classrooms, and advance education reforms, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This money is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as “the Stimulus Plan.” It was signed into law by President Obama on February 17. .jpg)
Many of the effects on education will be immediate, according to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
The goal is to get half of the money to the states within 40 days, and the second half within six months, conditioned upon receipt of a comprehensive reform plan.
"The single best way to stimulate the economy—short-term and long-term—is to keep teachers teaching and keep kids learning," Duncan said after meeting with students and teachers of Explore Charter School.
Many states have already announced that they will now be able to avert budget cuts scheduled for the schools this year. In fact, federal stimulus rules prevent states from slashing funds for colleges and public schools.
This all sounds great, as does everything coming from Obama. He has a silver tongue and pen, is sincere, and has a beautiful family. I really want to believe in him.
However, I have many questions and concerns about the Stimulus Plan, and have to question spending more money on schools in this economy.
My main concern is that this is my money and my children’s money. So much taxpayer money is already spent on the public schools, and it is often wasted on corruption, misplaced priorities and political divisions.
Second, if this money is going to be sent to districts in two payments, what happens next to keep these programs going? Stimulus Plan II and more billions of dollars?
I will remain positive for the sake of change and unity because I do believe in unity! In addition, I do have hopes that with this money will come the demand for necessary reform.
I also am encouraged that Obama is supportive of charter schools and other options for parents. The day that they start bothering people in the successful home school movement is the day that I switch over to being negative. For now, I have hope mixed with concern.
Perhaps I am conflicted because Obama seems a bit conflicted, too. It is obvious that he values education. However, his own daughters do not attend public schools, and neither do my children.
Click here to see details of the plan and White House press releases.
See also: “President Obama's Education Agenda Posted on White House Website” and “President Obama’s Letter to his Daughters Emphasizes Education.”
State-by-state numbers are available on-line at http://www.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/recovery.html.
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