Friends-
It has been a while since our last post. Since the summer, Michela Skelton came VERY close to winning the 50th district. While it was difficult to see another strong friend of public education lose their race, we were impressed by Michela's enthusiasm to begin her campaign again. She has vowed to run again!
We must not give up either. In fact, it is so important for us as teachers AND as members to stay engaged. Why? For our students. Without us telling our students' stories, we will not help our legislators, board members and our community understand what is taking place in the classroom, hallways, playgrounds and club meeting rooms. Our students are counting on us to speak up and share THEIR joys and concerns. If we don't, then nothing will change. Remember, our working conditions are our students' learning conditions.
I hope you will join me in our new political season. School Board race will be here before you know it. Midterm elections are just around the corner. So, rest, relax, conduct amazing Parent/Teacher conferences, eat a little turkey, and celebrate your winter holidays with a flourish. After you brush off the confetti from the New Year's celebration, buckle up! 2018 elections are coming and a band of enthusiastic teachers will be knocking on your door, ready to share what our students need the most!
