Parents Need to Stand Up for Their Children—and Themselves
June 16, 2023 2:03 pm ET James Ciecka poses a good question: Is it the parents or the state that has the fundamental right and responsibility for the education of children? (Letters, June 6). He answers that, unfortunately, Illinois lawmakers think the state has the primary right. In league with the teachers union, they deny parents access to education dollars while they live in areas with good public schools or can afford private schools. But who put them in charge? The parents! Only if parents vote for politicians who put their children’s education first, before the unions who support their campaigns, will change occur. Bessie Montesano Myrtle Beach, S.C.
James Ciecka poses a good question: Is it the parents or the state that has the fundamental right and responsibility for the education of children? (Letters, June 6). He answers that, unfortunately, Illinois lawmakers think the state has the primary right. In league with the teachers union, they deny parents access to education dollars while they live in areas with good public schools or can afford private schools. But who put them in charge? The parents! Only if parents vote for politicians who put their children’s education first, before the unions who support their campaigns, will change occur.
Bessie Montesano
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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