All of this is to say that if the struggles of the last year have proven anything, it is that Pennsylvania state politicians are unlikely to appropriate more cash for our schools down the line. We should continue to press the state for a fair shake and for more support, but at the same time let's try to think outside the box. Given the return on investment for education, if our "extra" tax dollars are good enough to subsidize Center City hotels, then no question, they are good enough to support our neighborhood schools.