Vote for Fullmer

Wed., Oct. 16, 2013

As a longtime teacher, having seen the level of education our students are getting from Spokane Public Schools, it’s clear that what Spokane schools have been doing isn’t working. I urge you to contact school board members to ask them two simple questions:

1. Are our graduating students adequately prepared either for college or the workforce?

I’ve seen too many grads with good grade-point averages who can’t handle simple math or write a coherent sentence. Few know how to study or are ready for the job environment.

2. How long will it take to bring about meaningful improvements?

I’ve been told for almost a decade that these things take time; to have patience. In the meantime, our students are losing out.

I’m voting for Sally Fullmer because she wants to let our good teachers teach so our students can succeed.

Paul Lecoq

Spokane

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