Nonetheless, life continues for us. Impending water shortages across the country in the next 10 years are to be one of the first challenges of this increase in temperature. Due to these challenges, we must thoughtfully examine the curriculum we choose for children in our schools. For example, civic and ecological education are of critical importance to our students' futures. Providing an education that encourages students to be prepared for their challenges is our responsibility.
Students become citizens by their participation in our civic processes.
We must teach our students to be citizens and not just spectators and consumers. I support the school board actively soliciting ideas from students about what they need from their school district. I also support school board meetings with open community involvement and participation throughout the entire meeting. We must also continue to stress and support the development of critical thinking in our students even in the face of state-mandated proficiency tests that encourage the district and our teachers to teach to a test more and more in order to maintain funding. This is a difficult issue, but one we must face with wisdom and boldness.