Commercializing in Schools

      In education we are always looking for additional money sources to fund the things we would like to provide for the students.  The trouble becomes when money is found, what can that money be used for.  This is a double edged sward for schools in need to true financial assistance.  The article posted on twitter, http://t.co/7JVkVarn talks about the pros and cons of accepting money from cooperation's.
       When money is allocated to a school district there are certain money for certain things and that is the same for money given by corporations.  What schools seem to overlook is where that money can be spent or how it can be spent.  Most of those options from cooperation's are presented with the idea that there no stipulations on what they money can be used for and that ends up creating a controversy with the school after they received the money.    As an inspiring adminsitrator it is going to be very important for me to be cautious of the programs or cooperations I involve my school in so we are sure not to be in a sticky situation in the end. 
     The other part of this article talks about how much of the cooperate money really generate student critical thinking.  If our number one interest is creating a good learning environment for our students then it should be my responsibility to create or help create that environment for the students and my staff to be successful.