If we are going to keep at-risk kids in school, says Between Classes, we need to meet their needs rather than get them to accept our idea of what is best. Ways to do this involve offering useful technical education, campus childcare for student parents and perhaps online classes.

As PISD scales back on nursing, counseling and librarian positions, the timing just isn't right to spend a half million on a GT program, Between Classes argues.

Eliminating five higher-level positions would allow the Pearland school district to keep nurses, librarians, and PE teachers, Between Classes says.

"Between Classes" had found - and listed - Web sites for some candidates who are seeking Pearland school board seats. The sites are a way for them to spread information about stances on issues and their vision for the district. But, she asks, where are such sites for the candidates who are incumbents?