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Snohomish News StoryOpinion, Letters & Your StoriesMonday, October 22, 2012 I am an education advocate and lifelong Democrat who can no longer support Rosemary McAuliffe. She has publically stated that the education system was good enough for her kids, and it is good enough now. During her tenure in the State Senate as Chair of the K-12 Education Committee, education funding has gone down (vs. the national average) and the achievement gap has gone up. Today, only 3 out of 4 high school freshman will graduate, and only 1 out of 5 will graduate college. We can and must do better. This past session, Senator McAuliffe refused to allow votes on several bills that had bipartisan support and enough votes to pass her committee. Ultimately, no bills were voted on in her committee. NONE. Both the Seattle Times and Everett Herald endorsed the challenger in this election. From the Herald endorsement: Rosemary McAuliffe& was called out this past session for throttling reform legislation...Her thinking and leadership style no longer align with a chairmanship that demands innovation (all the more imperative with the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision mandating full funding of K-12.) I have observed Dawn McCravey in action as a school board member for several years. She is always willing to listen to her constituents, and does not merely follow the group, but leads; she is a free-thinker and always puts the best interest of kids first in her decision making. She believes every kid deserves a great teacher, and we need to give teachers the supports they need to succeed, including the freedom to use various methods to reach every child, because no one curriculum or method fits all children. I urge you to join me in supporting Dawn McCravey for State Senate. Nancy Chamberlain Woodinville Nancy Chamberlain - Woodinville More Letters and Your Stories More Opinion StoriesTuesday, April 09, 2024Village Community Services Village Community Services Receives $4.5 Million from Department of Commerce to Expand Affordable Housing for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DDs) Thursday, June 01, 2023 June is Pride Month. June is Pride Month. Here are several ways to celebrate. Wednesday, March 01, 2023 Lost Tooth Even the Tooth Fairy cant Escape Inflation as Average Lost Tooth Value More than Doubles to $6.25 in Washington State & Western U.S. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 EV Charging Council approves requirement for electric vehicle charging in new development King County to Boost Volunteer Opportunities |
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