Now all she has to do is find the money. At Rose Park, some classes have computers dating back to the 1980s, and the library's bookshelves aren't as full as they could be. Some gym windows are sagging so much they leave enough room for birds to fly inside and make themselves at home. The matter has been reported to the Metro Health Department, Principal Oliver Smith said. Students have seen the birds, but they aren't necessarily worried about them.
Teachers hope for improvements in education and welcome the mayor and a small group of advisers.
It shows a real interest in education. But some wonder what's really going to happen. I'm looking for him, hoping and praying that he provides the kind of leadership this community needs, not talk. What effect the visits will have on funding, if any, isn't clear. Each year, Metro schools are put in a precarious position, drafting a budget long before it's known how much money is actually available.