Every year these kids pass without mastering knowledge or gaining a passion for learning. We can help those kids discover the magic in learning by helping them build relationships with teachers. This requires lowering class sizes, creating individual learning plans for each student and infusing teachers with latest, best practices in the field. It's time our Legislature got serious about investing significant new resources in schools. I hope to bring my knowledge about child development to assist in this discussion.
Middle schools are huge, anonymous institutions.
Kids are expected to get on buses before 7 a.m. to get there. We've eliminated recess as a physical outlet during the school day. This is a recipe for disaster. We can do better. Public confidence is not built on hollow promises, but on trust.