Virgin-Islands-On-Line's Coconut Telegraph

V.I. leads U.S. in unspent education grants

Department has not spent 38 % of funds granted in fiscal years 2000 to 2002
By JEREMY W. PETERS
Friday, January 23rd 2004

The Virgin Islands leads the nation in the percentage of unspent federal education funding, according to a recent review by the U.S. Education Department. Read the whole story here.

This is a really depressing story. From what I can observe St. Thomas is divided in education by class and race. The public schools are in pretty bad shape. To see that the territory can not even spend millions in grant money is outrageous. This is kind of thing that heads would roll for in most townships and municipalities anywhere in the states. Here, probably nothing will happen. There are a couple of lame excuses offered. It is unexcusable. If the local government can't get these things done, then the citizens of these islands should form specific groups to pressure them or to actually over see them in some capacity. I have a pretty specific idea about education. If I can find the time to write it up I will get it on here.

Posted by afinta at January 26, 2004 10:50 AM