Purpose Statement
-Examine current education issues
-Stay informed about legislation regarding those issues
-Determine ramifications of legislation and the effects on students
-Provide accurate information regarding candidates and issues to district voters
-Establish relationships with our legislators
-Mobilize parents and community members to advocate for positive change in education policies and laws
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Cyber School Legislation to be Sent to House Soon
It is unclear how this bill expanding cyber schools will affect school districts, but it is obvious that the Chair of the House Education Committee is hostile to traditional public school districts and their staff. He was rude in his comments about expert testimony. Read the article for yourself.
http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/02/rep_mcmillin_districts_dont_op.html
Here is a second article:
http://www.gongwer.com/programming/news.cfm?article_ID=510210103