Vote for Education
Originally published May 6, 2020
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In the past few months, we have heard the appreciation for our educators — for taking their classrooms and overnight pivoting to a distance learning experience. While this “distance learning” is not optimal for many, it’s what our educators were challenged to provide during this global pandemic. They have stepped up and delivered. Thank you, teachers, principals, custodians, child nutrition services, coaches, IT professionals, LSSP, counselors, nurses — thank you to every educator out there! And by educator, I mean every single employee, not only those in front of our students but those making these experiences possible. This current crisis brought front and center that our schools provide quality education AND so much more. Our schools provide healthy meals, necessary professional services to assist with physical, emotional, and social challenges, a stable environment, a community for every student to thrive.
As we approach summer and come to fall, please remember the importance of our schools and the value our schools provide. Every school district is currently discussing their budget and fearing for the recession and possible budget cuts to public schools. At this same time, schools are planning for the educational gaps and inequalities to educational opportunities heightened and expanded because of this pandemic. Our schools will need additional resources and access to tools, most of which will require funding that was not anticipated. During the next legislative session, we are going to need our representatives to stand up for public education. More than ever, it is critical that we properly fund our public schools. So please appreciate and thank your educators today BUT remember to appreciate and thank your educators In November — by voting for representatives that support public education. Show your appreciation by defending the most important profession!
