Franklin Times
Letter to the Editor
The global economic meltdown has hit us all. Economies here at home and across the globe are faltering and shrinking. There can be no doubt that our economy, like that of our neighbors, is headed in the wrong direction.
Time can be spent pointing fingers later, but now we must no longer ignore an issue that has for too long been neglected. Since the absolute monarch fell four years ago we have witnessed a great democratic transition. Yet, we have also seen three consecutive democratically elected governments fail to address the issues facing education today.
Through three election cycles parties have promised veiled promises wrapped in empty rhetoric on the education issue. Furthermore, in the past three governments little effort has been made to confront the problems facing our nation's educational system.
Now with our nation facing a crippling economic contraction, the fear has grown that education will once again move to the back-burner. I assert that this would be a fatal mistake. The road out of our economic crisis and the foundation of any long-term recovery rests in the creation and promotion of a sound educational system.
The economy of fifty years ago no longer exists. Our world is more interconnected then ever before, and as a result we must adjust. To be competitive in this new global environment an educated work force is a necessity.
The need for help will also become more acute if this crisis continues. As tax revenue falls, funding for public services (like education) will surely fall too; as states are forced to cut back. The future government must not let this happen. To cut funding in education is to sacrifice the future opportunities for our children.
The members I represent are looking for real solutions and answers as to how the educational system will be run by future governments. We are looking for honest and clear policies and look forward to seeing them in the coming days.
Lauren McDonald
The National Teachers Rally President
Franklin Workers Alliance Co-Chair
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The FAP's policy on education is under construction, but major questions being asked in regard to education we have answered on the nicenet education forum. Here people will be able to read our views on education and compare them to the views of other parties.
-Thanks a lot, leave us any opinions on our policy on the forum, we will answer every question.
FAP Party Leader, Tyler Wilson
The Progressive Liberal Party will be posting our views on education policy at the nice net forum. When it is posted, you will be able to read all about the PLP's plans for the education system of our country. We will be willing to answer any questions concerning our views once they are posted. Thank you.
Yours truly,
The PLP
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