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School Choice. Who chooses and what is chosen?

To the editor: Advocates of school choice often say that competition is the solution to improving standards.  Do proponents of “choice” understand that schools do more of the choosing than parents?  Do American parents and employers understand that the USA is already in competition ...

Removal of Temporary Protection Status sure to hit home

To the editor: The 2020 Census in Florida published a melting pot of immigrants in Lee County.  Cubans, South Americans, Mexicans, Dominicans and Haitians reside in Lee County. There are 6,540 Haitians who live in Lee County.  Soon the Haitians will be the next target for changes in their ...

Enough is enough

To the editor:  My family is from Italy. They survived the Nazis invading the village, going into people’s homes, violating their rights, taking people away. They came to the U.S. as hard-working immigrants to give their children a better life, to be safe. What is going on today makes me ...

Hate is the primary driver of criticisms of President Trump

To the editor: I continually read columns and letters to the editor, not necessarily The Breeze.  I can only shake my head and say tsk, tsk to the constant Trump criticisms and accusations. Those comments all seem to express their concerns about Trump that are extreme assumptions with no ...

Guest Commentary | Make the most of summer

Summer break is here — a time when families get to slow down, unplug from the daily school routine, and enjoy time together. For many, summer is a welcome opportunity to sleep in, head to the beach or pool, take family trips, and enjoy a more relaxed schedule. It’s a season of memories in ...