Interview with Robert Burgess on the Perfect Storm for Urban Schools
This week we meet with Robert Burgess, CFO for Lakeshore Public Schools in Stevensville.
While is own school is fairing quite well, Robert walks us through the convergence of issues resulting in a near Perfect Storm that many of our Urban Public Schools are facing.
Framed quite simply in terms of current economics and simple accounting, Robert lays out why he believes our Urban Schools are already engaged in a "death spiral" with a 10 year outlook that is bleak.
"I am not criticizing schools of choice, I am not criticizing public schools academies, I certainly will not criticize our parochial schools; they are a blessing for many of those parents and students. I guess what I am saying is what happens to the kids that are left behind."
We invite you to listen to this podcast and ask you to share it with people you know. Clearly, what happens to our Urban Public Schools will affect all of us in one way or another. We hope you enjoy the show.
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