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Good editorial. I would only add that it is important to quantify what we are willing/able to invest. After approved $40 million bond projects and closure of Gorton/Aldrich, there is approximately $100 million in needed capital improvements to get current schools to "satisfactory" conditions (in 2015 dollars from SMMA report - and similar RIDE findings). Equity across the city is paramount - so either 2 new high schools or one city wide high school would be $300 million - we are looking at at least $400 million in future dollars (if you subtract the $20 million per high school from the $100 million estimate and adjust for inflation) if we build new high school facility/facilities and get the rest up to satisfactory conditions. As for preschool - look at the Brightstar ratings - the rationale for closing JBF and converting to preschool was the former facility issues impacting Brightstar ratings (although many pointed out that the facility issues were minor compared to the other quality indicators and those should be addressed before additional investment in facilities over other needs). This is the second year of the new WELC at JBF and Brightstar ratings have not been updated - are currently at one star - a horrific indication of the educational path in Warwick.