{"id":2168,"date":"2022-04-25T12:45:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T12:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kadence.pixel-show.com\/political-1\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2024-02-11T23:50:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T23:50:04","slug":"issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earle4schoolboard.com\/index.php\/issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2168_110048-7e{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2168_110048-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2168_110048-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2168_110048-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:70px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2168_7b965e-7e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21228f112de1060d01d435df7b5af9ee\">Whitney Houston&#8217;s anthem, &#8220;The Greatest Love of All,&#8221; powerfully declares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c67d7f74dcb74b9c34c838d359386b18\">\u201cI believe the children are our future&nbsp;<br>Teach them well<br>and let them lead the way&#8230;&nbsp;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4042c3cc6fe684271e095349aeb32cb9\">I firmly hold that children represent our tomorrow. The pressing question then becomes: How do we elevate them to their highest potential? This monumental task arguably falls to the school board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1972984e272d438d04b09a6660fc3d2f\">Addressing the challenges in education, I&#8217;ve fielded queries ranging from international conflicts to social issues. Yet, a fundamental truth remains: Children, from the age of five to seventeen, aspire to excel. They are inherently good, caring about both their well-being and their community. Nonetheless, they require guidance\u2014it truly takes a village\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7cda923ce18ec91a8f8e470b5a6396a1\">&#8220;The cycle of blame among parents, schools, and politicians leads nowhere; it&#8217;s time for a united approach to education. I will bring this unity to the board.&nbsp; Thus, I propose an urgent reassessment of priorities. While budgetary constraints are real, the initial reaction to any proposal should not be dismissal due to cost. 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One current effort is extending elementary schooling to include sixth grade. However, we must also revitalize existing institutions. The proficiency rates in reading and math for middle schools speak to a need for change and I am passionate about enhancing our middle schools, focusing on innovative strategies to uplift student achievements and supporting our dedicated educators to give them the tools to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proficiency rates in reading and math paint a stark picture: 45% in elementary schools, dipping to 35% in middle school, and marginally improving to 43% in high school. This decline during middle school years is largely attributed to high-performing students, and their families, opting for private education, only to return for high school.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd\"]{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#0c3014;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_f4a5fa-dd\"><strong>Teacher Retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2168_99e2af-16 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2168_e0fed1-97\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Facing a dire teacher shortage, the key to excellent schools is retaining outstanding educators and attracting fresh talent. This challenge transcends salaries, encompassing culture and respect. Teaching is one of the noblest and most important professions and our dedicated teachers need support, and the reform necessary to enable them to do their jobs at the highest level- the level our children deserve on a daily basis. Vacancies or the placement of unqualified individuals in teaching positions are unequivocally unacceptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study after study has concluded that the most important part of education is the person leading the class. Technology is great. Slogans are fun. But we have absolutely got to entice good teachers to stay and give them the tools to continue to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e\"]{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#0c3014;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_9ee010-7e\"><strong><strong>Reading Proficiency and Effort<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite increasing graduation rates both nationally and in Escambia County, a concerning drop in ACT\/SAT scores signals a deeper issue. This decline cannot simply be attributed to the tests&#8217; supposed unfairness or the stress of being evaluated, as some narratives suggest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One root cause is the pressure placed on high school principals by the state to have high graduation rates, and thus, admin teams find &#8216;creative&#8217; ways to have a student pass courses for on-time graduation. Students then see their older siblings\/classmates being passed and realize they will not be held accountable for a lack of work ethic, so they follow suit, which requires admin to be even MORE creative, and here we are with a broken system and students who can barely read, have no work ethic, and are receiving a diploma anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a\"]{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#0c3014;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_64d743-2a\"><strong><strong><strong>Engagement with Literature<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95473a1f456d2e799694645f4d1dad55\" style=\"color:#0c3014\">Furthermore, there&#8217;s a noticeable trend of decreased reading among students, transcending even those with high academic abilities. Escambia County, in particular, has become infamous for its stance on book bans, sparking widespread debate. While it&#8217;s crucial to respect parents&#8217; rights to influence their children&#8217;s reading material, the outright removal of books from educational settings is not a viable solution. It&#8217;s deeply concerning when an unknown group restricts access to literature, thereby limiting my child&#8217;s freedom to explore diverse perspectives and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51\"]{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#0c3014;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2168_087f4f-51\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The base need in Maslow\u2019s hierarchy is safety.\u00a0 Our schools must be safe in order to be effective. A school board needs to provide schools (administrators, teachers, and students) the necessary support to maintain safety in each school. Once students feel safe, they can then focus on things like reading and math.\u00a0 If they do not feel safe, the other things cannot happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One simple thing that can help is maintaining the Navigator Programs in schools. These programs are proven to be effective. In a classroom setting, the best way to maintain behavior is with a good lesson plan.&nbsp; We need to make sure that each teacher has the resources he or she needs in order to actually teach and hold students accountable for lessons.&nbsp; This goes hand and hand with retaining and attracting the top teaching talent.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a community to flourish, promoting education and equality for all, regardless of background, is essential. The focus must be on early intervention for struggling students. I am a champion for all students who will work tirelessly to close achievement and opportunity gaps so every student can thrive, making our community better for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2168_ee0e3a-b4 > 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