2 weeks Ago
Liz Davids has my support for the District 1 seat on the State Board of Education. What do we really know about her opponent, Kristin Christensen? Her website lists three priorities, student success, teacher support and collaboration. Under student success she uses the word “equitable," a buzzword that creates division and shifts the focus from quality education for all, by building in a bias for some.
Speaking of bias, Christensen has shown a bias against common-sense parental involvement, calling parents “extreme," when they’re simply concerned about books in school libraries that are full of inappropriate content. Parents deserve a voice. Davids would be that voice.
As far as teacher support goes, it's unclear what measures Christensen has taken to this point to be involved. She seems to think that her personal experience and political dogma should be good enough. People are also reading.
.. And, finally, as far as collaboration, Christensen doesn’t seem interested in private or parochial schools or homeschooling.
LPS currently works alongside both private and homeschool families for certain services. How would Christensen “collaborate” with them when she has disdain for parental choices beyond public schools. District 1 deserves better.
As a parent who has had kids in public, private and homeschooled, I encourage a vote for Liz Davids. Jennifer Ziemer, Lincoln Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!.
