Blog #2

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Texas Education Agency is rethinking cutting the funding for parent teens in high school. The TEA had recommended cutting about ten million from the Life Skills Program for Student Parents. Many people are worried that if they cut these funds students will not be able to pay for childcare and the rate of student drop outs will increase as a result. Many school districts provide their own funding, but it is not enough by itself. I believe a possible investment for funding could be redirected at pregnancy prevention programs, which will thus help cut future student parent funding. Improving girls' education and life options are connected with reduced pregnancy and birth rates.I believe a child’s education is important no matter what mistakes they have made throughout their life. I believe every effort should be made to help students who don’t want to lose their dream.