Things have to get better with a new President, right?

I certainly hope so. I'm exhausted from the number of volunteers hours I clocked in after work and on the weekends. It was the most exciting Presidential election I have ever voted or participated in. I was truly inspired by the number of citizens voting in this past election. Hopefully we keep it up!

Now that the election is over with, what's next? Repeal the NCLB? Fix it? Either way, we will need to be INVOLVED in the process as much as we were in the campaign. How about starting with a face to face meeting with our local congressional representatives? Anyone interested in coming with me? I am sure that our local congressional delegation needs to be reminded of our experiences with performance pay, --since that is an area that our new President is open to..

Looks like our local political position has improved, but there are some issue that even our traditional friends aren't the best votes on...such as school safety. I read parent responses from a local newpaper blog regarding school choice. It seems many magnet parents transfer their kids for the same reason so many put them in private school-- Bullying, Gangs and perceived lack of safety. It is imperative that we get it right on that issue and taking away the teacher's right to remove a chronically disruptive or violent student is a step in the wrong direction. There will be an important forum on the topic in December that all teachers should attend. Details to follow.