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Re: Barriers to Entry: Why schools DON'T join FIRST

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Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman View Post
Here's another Barrier - Regional Economics.

I was reminded of this when I heard on the radio today that 5 different local communities voted down 5 new school levies and 1 renewal levy in yesterday's special election.

That and the Youngstown, OH area was named one of the 10 "fastest-dying cities" by Forbes.com (I think elitist editors revel in making people feel worse by publishing such drivel).

Try starting up new teams in that climate. Fun times.
And the above is exactly why they need STEM programs like FIRST. Good luck finding someone with vision enough to see beyond todays problems.
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