We must expand the opportunities our generation never thought about close the digital divide. Schools have bigger responsibilities. Otherwise, Sandlin lamented, we'll create a system of haves and have nots. Sandlin congratulated Commerce for having the foresight to meet this need in the new Commerce High School. The time of the Big Chief tablet is past.
New generations are in a new time with new opportunities.
To do any of these things Sandlin emphasized that we need to maintain a strong economy and strong financial base which he feels we have at this time. We need to answer the call. Sandlin faces Republican Noble Willingham in November.