Now, I don't claim to know much in the way of policy when it comes to politics, but tell me if you can see the contradiction in these two Baltimore Sun articles:
1) "Md. High School Graduation Rate Climbs"
2) "Ehrlich Would Cut School Funding to Offset Tax Rollback"
The first article touches on the fact Maryland's graduation rate is the highest it has been in 11 years. It specifically notes the achievements of Baltimore City schools "where nearly 1,500 fewer students left high school last year than in 2007." Seems like they should be rewarded, right?
Well, not according to former (and I hope it stays that way) Governor Robert Ehrlich. The second article gives insight into the Republican gubernatorial candidate's plan for education..."chop $126 million in education funding that goes primarily to Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George's counties."
I realize the first article doesn't really touch on the importance of funding, but let's be real, when isn't funding important? Without the necessary funding, the graduation rate may likely be headed right back to where it was before O'Malley took office.
Thoughts?
Mitch
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