Tuesday, May 4, 2010

WTOP: Schoolyard fight brewing over furloughs in Md.

From WTOP news, Kate Ryan reporting:
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Will there be an education armageddon in Montgomery County if schools have to accept furloughs? Maybe not, but there could be a lawsuit.

School Superintendent Dr. Jerry Weast says he's balking over furloughs because of the impact it would have on the education process.

"My major concern is the children."

But Councilmember Phil Andrews doesn't buy it.

"It's not about the kids -- it's about protecting staff."

Entire article here

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