The kids in Virginia survived their first week of school!
Survived despite the GOP's disregard for funding education and teachers properly. In order to thrive though we're going to need some people like Herb Jones in our legislature. Herb recognizes the power of unions in helping shape the future of our public schools.
Herb Jones believes that “our schools and education systems of today are the economies of tomorrow.” That students need to be exposed to and taught the rapid advances in technology happening in our world right now.
The US education system continues to fall behind other developed countries. "Today, a strong grade-point-average is not enough; our students must be creative problem solvers, and able to work collaboratively."
"We must provide our teachers and staff with the tools and techniques to prepare our students to prosper in a vibrant, dynamic, evolving economy."
To do this, we must
1) provide quality pre-kindergarten for all families
2) equip teachers, staff with the training and tools that facilitate collaborative, dynamic learning
3) attract and retain the best and the brightest talent available by treating and compensating teachers as the professionals
4) create learning environments that are safe, nurturing and up to 21st century standards
5) create greater opportunities for skilled training and apprenticeships so student are prepared to begin a career that may or may not include college