What is the problem with the education system in Philadelphia?

[nespera]

Originally Posted by rotodome

Definitely confused by the OP.

He/She seems (maybe?) to be speaking from the perspective of someone working in the education system. OK. But in general, one doesn't need a "connection" to get any kind of job in a new area, nor does one need special connections to move their residence to a different school district. We are nationally in a period of relatively high unemployment right now, no doubt, and jobs in general are harder to come by, but I don't think that's necessarily a causal argument.

He/She also seems to be implying that Philadelphia School district is like some sort of cancer that will inevitably spread to all neighboring school districts? Not sure where that comes from, as it certainly does not seem to be the case in reality.

I don't think the problems faced by Philadelphia schools are unique to Philly, nor do I think PA's education problems are unique to the state. I do think that Philly would be better off if the running of it's schools had never been take over by the state, but that's something of a separate issue.

"Cancer" whatever gave you that idea!!! Sorry about your insecurities about this great city!!!Nevertheless, lack of funds and special interest were clearly influential in the fall of the public school system in the city...

[nespera]

Originally Posted by BPP1999

I think you are correct that "unless you have a connection" you can't get a job in a good school district. Or, at best, it takes years to get a job with no connections. However, who argues about which city is better (Philadelphia vs. NY) and what does that have to do with your question about the educational system/pending pension crisis in PA? Further, while many people in Philadelphia prefer Philadelphia to NYC (hence they live in Philadelphia and not NYC), almost none argue that Philadelphia is better or has more to offer. So in that regard I'm confused as to your question.

You are right!! Whatever is good for one is not the same for others...Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that is life. However, I just wanted to bring attention to an issue that we can maybe discuss like adults, exchange ideas be proactive for many challenges are ahead of us.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by nespera

"Cancer" whatever gave you that idea!!! Sorry about your insecurities about this great city!!!Nevertheless, lack of funds and special interest were clearly influential in the fall of the public school system in the city...

My "insecurities"? What?
Whatever gave me that idea? Your post. As I said. As in you talking about: people moving to a "nice little spot" feeling safe in their "nice suburban districts" unaware that "PHL is right around the corner"? Like something bad is going to spread out from the city? It's a little hard to glean what you're talking about.

Don't yell at me. Go back and read what you wrote. Maybe explain it better, because no one's getting it.

And I have no idea what NY has to do with anything in this thread, so I'm not sure why it's getting brought up...