The Telegram and Education

I think I've finally figured out the Worcester Telegram and Gazette's editorial stance on public education: Any policy that Worcester taxpayers don't have to fund is good. Any policy that costs Worcester taxpayers more is bad.

Pilot schools with money from the state? Good.
Compensating teachers with expensive health care benefits? Bad.
Increased state aid to reduce the number of high school dropouts? Good.

And so on. The next time you see an op-ed on local public education in the Telegram, apply the simple test above, and see how it works.