For a stroll down the public school memory lane, Mary Rice Hasson and Theresa Farnan offer this pleasant throwback:
"If you're like most Americans, you attended public schools. You emerged with a strong connection to the community, received a good education, and made lifelong friends who shared your values and faith."
The Massachusetts state government plans to spend an additional $1.5 billion on public schools over the next seven years.
The bill, which Governor Charlie Baker signed Tuesday, November 26, is designed to reduce disparities among rich and poor communities in the state when it comes to public education spending.
