By Laurie Turner SBOE Candidate Dist. 2
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas This is a special election year for the Texas State Board of Education due to re-districting. This year all fifteen member seats are open to the voters.
The voters have a chance to keep alter or create a new Board voicing who they want representing our schools our teachers our children and most importantly the parents and grand-parents of Texas.
In the past years the SBOE has not held a positive reputation within our communities the state or within the nation. Personal ideologies and special agendas have taken precedence over students needs and achievements with whispers that Texas education is for sale. However this November voters can correct the past and channel change that is in the best interest for our children. I cannot stress the importance of getting to know your candidates. Knowledge leads to smart voting.
Here are some reminders for you to consider when selecting your candidate.
First quality candidates will have a web page for you to view that provides basic information pieces such as qualifications life style beliefs and information on the office they are seeking.
Second most candidates can be found on the internet as well as Facebook and Youtube.
Third with all the surveys those candidates fill out in hope for future endorsements; look up organizations similar to the office the candidates are seeking for additional information and comparison. If you complete these three tasks hopefully you will vote for the right person.
On a final note remember there can only be one winner: a conservative Board or a liberal Board. What group do you want advocating for education: one that will uphold the integrity and family values that we all share; putting education first or one that focuses on personal ideologies and social engineering as well as taking God out of education?
The vote is in your hand.
Laurie Turner is a junior high history teacher running the State Board of Educations south Texas-based District 2. To learn more visit http://lauriejturner.com/.
