<p>My D really benefitted from this program. I’m not surprised that it will probably be cut, but will be sad to see it go.</p>
<p>Maybe PA can do what NJ did a few years ago when the state could no longer support them: the programs are all now privately funded. I don’t know how much longer that can last, since they already cut size and/or length of the different programs last year because of funding constraints, and this year, with economy the way it is, who knows what will be contributed. But the private initiative has kept them going for at least a few years.</p>
<p>I agree completely about the value of these programs. For those who can’t afford pricey summer programs, they are one of the few opportunities for motivated kids to stretch their abiliities with their peers. My daughter really loved her time at Governor’s School.</p>
<p>That is so sad!! Here in NY they have cut the Empire State Games, since the alternative was to have all the athletes pay their way in, and that didn’t fly. My D was a double medalist two years ago in a sport that is not in high schools, but is at quite a few colleges - it is definitely her “hook” for a couple of her applications, too bad others now can’t get the same chance.</p>
<p>Hopefully both cuts can be temporary…</p>
<p>Oh, I haven’t heard anything, but I wonder about the Keystone State games too. It wouldn’t surprise me if athletics hold a higher priority than academics. The governor is supposed to introduce his budget tomorrow.</p>
<p>I would hate to see something like this happen to the North Carolina Governor’s School; however, I haven’t heard anything about this from our (politically powerful) alumni association. NCGS has existed since the early 1970’s, so I would hope it doesn’t get the axe this year.</p>
<p>I would be so sad if here in NY our NYSSSA (NY Summer School of the Arts) programs were on the chopping block. I believe these are roughly equivalent to the Governor’s Schools in other states. D had such phenomenal personal and musical growth from the Choral Studies program she attended for 2 summers- and made such good friends. Really helped her narrow her focus and helped determine which colleges to apply to. And a month there cost less than 2 weeks at most specialty summer camps, but it was such a great experience I would have been willing to pay more!</p>