Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Ya know, pretty soon parents are going to realize we don’t need gov’t schools anymore. Just sayin’. 😉
“…a plan that puts teachers and students at risk…”. Like shopping on Oak Street? Articulate the specific risks… Use science and data… Please. Otherwise, just acknowledge this has little to do with Covid-19.
The time to worry about inequities was in 2014, when the new rule GASB-68 required schools to post their unfunded pension liabilities on balance sheets. Most schools suddenly became bankrupt on paper. But teachers said “our pensions are affordable”. So now in 2020 CPS is $25 billion in debt with no options except budget cuts.