Sequestration cuts will shortchange students, universities say/ K-12 student database jazzes tech startups, spooks parents

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/03/02/cuts-will-shortchange-students-universities-say.html

The budgets cuts are a scary thing when it comes down to the future of education. I do not even want to imagine such a thing.  There are so many people who cannot afford to attend school on their own and if the government cuts the aid their will truly be no hope in expanding their education or the future of our country. Without the aid of the government many programs will be cut and many people will not be given the opportunity to succeed. Where is our country heading? What will our future look like if we do not come to a decision that is best for our people and out future?


http://news.yahoo.com/k-12-student-database-jazzes-tech-startups-spooks-121116195.html

In a way I like the program and how it tailors to students need individually. I just don't understand why they need all of the students personally information. They can assign a fake name or I.D number to associate with the students school file to recognize who they are. I think with this information being put in a system without parent permission allows for hacking and who knows what else. With all of the things going on in the world with identity theft I just would not feel comfortable with this.