What I believe in
Education – key to a stronger, more competitive OregonPublic schools have always been a foundation of our community. They provide a better future for our children and grandchildren and an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to be part of the American dream. We need a well educated workforce to create jobs, reduce crime rate, and eliminate poverty.
Public schools – a great long term investment
We must manage our limited financial resources well, by being smarter, more efficient, transparent, responsive and accountable. But at the same time we all need to work towards stable and adequate funding that matches the growth in the student population in the Hillsboro school district, to keep our great schools from declining.
Students – the focus of our schools
We should not forget the goal of public schools: To provide a quality education to a new generation of students. We should strive to preserve those activities – from music to art, from theater to sports – that enrich the minds of students of all ages and keep them excited and motivated. Public education needs to be recognized as an essential service.
Teachers – we value their work and their commitment
Teachers should have more opportunities for training, and to learn best practices among themselves. We need to maintain an adequate level of support personnel, and funding for programs for English learners and special needs children. We should also work with the home/private schooling communities to see what lessons we can learn from each other.
Parents and families – their involvement is critical
Parent/family involvement in teacher-led, family-oriented programs can dramatically improve the quality of our education system, especially for younger students, and should be encouraged.
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