Schools struggle even as businesses thrive

04-18-2011

By Cari Tuna/Wall Street Journal

At the office, times are good for Mark Sheridan, vice president of business development for software company Actiance Inc. of Belmont, which is hiring aggressively as its revenue bounces back from the recession. But at home in Cupertino, Mr. Sheridan is worried about his son's education. Two weeks ago, he learned that the first grader's teacher is among dozens of Cupertino Union School District instructors who have received layoff notices. "It doesn't feel like the situation is getting any better," said the 38-year-old Mr. Sheridan, who donated money last year to help the district avert class-size increases and layoffs. Mr. Sheridan's concern is part of an increasingly stark contrast in Silicon Valley. While many technology companies are thriving or enjoying a comeback, expanding their job ranks and posting big financial gains, cities and school districts are grappling with budget deficits and cutting services and staff. (more...)

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