The kids who played basketball in Portland and the kids who sang and played instruments in Decorah thrive. But we are failing millions, literally, of others.
Schools have moved past the idea of teaching “The Three Rs, readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmetic.” Parents have abdicated many of their duties, such as fixing the kids’ breakfast, overseeing their homework, teaching them about sexual and other relationships and supporting the teachers and schools when the kids are disciplined.
Party affiliation: Democrat Social media accounts None listed Occupation: Retired farmer, teacher, journalist Education: BA, MA, University of Missouri – Kansas City Community Organizations: Former member and former chair, Mount Blue School Board; former member, New Sharon select board; former member, Maine Farm Bureau board of directors; Western Mountains Alliance; New Sharon Congregational Church, former […]