tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454293479844700053.post6015119271742953287..comments2023-05-06T04:43:45.233-05:00Comments on K&the3ds: No wonder we're so gung-ho on public schools...Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15786263277106788294noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454293479844700053.post-53497134233605211542007-12-18T11:23:00.000-06:002007-12-18T11:23:00.000-06:00The St. Louis area was ranked #9.The St Louis Publ...The St. Louis area was ranked #9.<BR/><BR/>The St Louis Public Schools--about 7% of the total school-aged population in the metro area--were taken over by the state last Fall, and two smaller districts are also under state control. At least 3 or 4 others in the inner-ring suburbs are in danger of falling into their hands, as well.<BR/><BR/>I think the availability of private education played a big part--we have great private options for those who can afford to pay college tuition for 17 years instead of the usual 4. Which would be the readers of Forbes, by definition.<BR/><BR/>I'm skeptical about how the rest of us will fare.LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321302186833309675noreply@blogger.com