[Maigrey]

Where I live, the MCS system is trying to save money (by closing schools, but not by removing inflated adminstrative costs, etc.) but also maintain the status quo. If they did move from the oversized urban indoctrination centers, the system might work better.

They have also stepped up to the plate in the last 2 years, because there is more competition from charter schools who are catering to the smart lower socioeconomic kids. It's nice to see some competition for these kids.

[bboop]

I agree. The competition from the smaller schools that get it is good for the bloated bureaucracies. Here the Admin building covers a good 1/2 block! Two floors. I imagine all those jobs keep things going, to some extent, maybe. But it is an awful lot of money spent NOT in the classroom. Which is where the kids are.