Candidates generally paid attention to the agenda of public school advocates like this Association. Here in New York, true friends of public education saw their political fortunes rise.
Education is an issue that can make or break a candidacy.
Those who support public education can be assured that the education community will support them. Thankfully, your orders are delivered a little more directly and unambiguously. But the agenda you set is no less challenging. I have traveled to almost every area of the state, and I will hit them all by the end of 1999. In these visits, I go to some lengths to review some of my past experiences and assignments.