The fate of the school and the community is intertwined. We need to teach our students how to live well in our own community. Our community is unique because of its history, economy, politics, ecology, location, values, and spirituality. The key to living well is understanding how these forces affect our daily lives. We must emphasize the connection that we have with each other and the community we share.
Young children are essential to the survival of our community.
Our students need to feel appreciated, and understand that they have significant roles to play in our community. We must provide opportunities that will keep our children and grandchildren in East Palestine, Unity, and Negley. All of us must pledge to work together to improve our schools and our community. Actually, they are one and the same.