A recent newspaper article prompted me to sit down and express my feelings about how difficult it must have been for Gov. Chris Gregoire to explain to students at the Clark County Skills Center why the state is facing more deep cuts to education.
The students must have sensed how agonizing it was for her to bring this bad news to them. After all, she has excelled in previous budgets in making K-12 and higher education a top priority. She fully understands the importance of giving our children an appropriate opportunity to compete in this global economy.