Issue Position: Listening to all stakeholders

Issue Position

Educators, parents, members of the business community, citizens of Texas, as well as students, are stakeholders in public education and the voice of each must be respected. I want to hear from all stakeholders and to understand their concerns. As a member of the State Board of Education, I will respect the voice of each person who addresses the SBOE. I will seek to understand all parties and ask questions when I do not. I will look for compromises that honor the concerns of all. Every child in Texas has a right to receive a publicly funded education in an environment that honors the values of that child's family. Board appointed content experts should have backgrounds in the field of study for which they are appointed. I will recognize and respect their expertise. I will respect the time and dedication of the educators across Texas who work to develop curriculum that is cohesive, relevant and rigorous.

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