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Yes the school board is in charge of making the decision on whether Vets should remain open. However, I question the "expertise" of the 5 members to make this decision. Do any of them have any educational background? Do they understand the modalities of learning, or the push for "personalization"? I don't think they do. Education is not what it was back in the 60's, 70's, 80's, even the 90's. Common core is asking for much more from our children. It is extremely difficult to become accustomed to the new requirements and expectations. Add on to that more students than what SHOULD be in a classroom. If anyone is interested there was an interesting video on CNN regarding the educational system in the U.S. Imagine the fact that as a whole, we rank 26th in math, 17th in reading, and 21st in science. Shanghai China was #1. Why the disparity? Perhaps it is the lack of care, attention put on our schools. If the budget is tight, the answer is not to close a school. It should be to begin with cuts in administration. How many secretaries, assistants, etc. are necessary at the school department.

The school board needs to remember that our children will be the future doctors, lawyers, health care providers when the are elderly. Do they truly believe it is best to hinder their education? Perhaps keep them from ever graduating as an unfortunate parent said happened to him in the 70's when there were double sessions? Try giving bids to outside companies, not those that are on the school departments "list".

I speak as a mother of a sophomore at Vets and as a 21 year veteran in education in the Providence school department. I would gladly have the school board come to visit Providence schools, and see what they may be leading our children towards. Overcrowded rooms, insufficient materials, and students that "check out" because they are not getting the attention they need.

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