There are several ways to find out where your candidates for legislative district office stand on the issues. The obvious first option would be to visit their website and see if they have taken policy positions on topics like education, health care, how to combat COVID 19, and helping children. Another avenue would be to … Read more
Everyone wants schools to reopen. Everyone agrees with the goals of the American Academy of Pediatrics which says students fare better with in-person instruction and classroom attendance. Children want to be with their friends in the classroom learning and interacting. Teachers and Principals want to serve the community and fully help children learn and succeed. … Read more
The Arizona Department of Education’s guidelines to reopen schools for the 2020/21 school year is impressive. It involved stakeholders from teachers, school leaders, parents, students, the health community, administrators, technology specialists, strategic planning, and school finance. It contains general guidance for schools and customized advice for teachers, school leaders, students (the longest sub-section,) and parents. … Read more
Now, more than ever in these potentially times for state and local coffers, it is vital to get the Invest in Ed Citizens initiative on the 2020 November 3 Ballot. If passed by the voters in the coming elections, this initiative would: “Generate about $940 million in additional funding for the state’s schools by charging … Read more
Joe Biden has a plan to revitalize and help Rural America and Tribal Communities get through the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency and overcome years of reactionary policy obstruction and neglect. In a May 20, 2020, virtual town hall with Wisconsin Third District House Representative Ron Kind and medical, labor, and commercial representatives of Wisconsin’s rural … Read more