Money issues are costing sports programs around the country
July 11, 2008 @ 12:16 p.m. by Joannaby joanna
This story that was forwarded to me by Jeffrey Martin (we talk about our blogs a lot and how to better them — check out his at http://blogs.kansas.com/kstated/ or here) about how financial issues in many cities across the country are forcing schools to either raise pay-to-play, cut sports entirely or, in one case, raise money to fund sports without state or city help. Here’s the story from Sports Illustrated
This story is definitely upsetting and disturbing. Times are definitely tough, but it frustrates me to no end when I see extracurriculars — whether it be drama or baseball — getting cut to save money. I’m always blown away by those who don’t see the importance of these activities. Although I certainly heard from several vocal people when I wrote about athletic facilities and the bond issue.
So what are your thoughts?
July 11th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
West high school. South High scool. Enough said.
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July 12th, 2008 at 10:27 am
If we don’t pass the bond issue (and im not counting a watered down version as passing), then i’m finally gonna do like so many others and move my kids out to Goddard school disctrict. It’s just become that simple for me.
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