Why Invest in Public Education? Hmmmm...

Some Food for Thought from the good people at Great Alaska Schools, a citizen coalition:

Q: Why invest in public education ?

…hmmm….

A: My son/daughter deserves a great education. We live in the wealthiest state in the nation and should not compromise on this investment.

A/addendum: It is my understanding we have ~ $19 billion in various savings accounts (not including the permanent fund), so we’re not exactly broke, nor likely to be for quite some time.

A: Education is one of the best investments that can be made given today’s globally uncertain economics; increasing human expertise and capacity are fundamental in building a prosperous, dynamic economy.

A: The capacity to think, problem solve, work with diverse groups of people, and communicate remain valuable commodities in today’s globally competitive marketplace.  These skills are developed and honed in our public schools.

A: The cuts now proposed in the ____________School District undermine the quality of the education my son/daughter deserves  (give example of what’s being cut that will impact your family or son/daughter).

A: There are a lot of good things happening in our local schools (give an example).

Commentary:  Providing a steady, solid base of support for public education is one of the best investments you can make.

Commentary on local governance: I hold the local school board accountable for wise use of state and local resources.  It is the Legislature’s job to ensure adequate resources are available to do the job well.

Sincerely,

Name, contact information, home community.