Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Candidates for CA Superintendent for Public Instruction

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Okay, so the election is not even until November, so why do we even care about this non-partisan office? BORING . . . but so necessary to know!


The long-winded name for this public office will directly effect state policies concerning our children's education, by providing education policy and direction to our local school districts.  




A few things you should know:  
  • first, we don't endorse candidates, so the brief slide show presentation is merely to inform you about them and give you the links to further investigate these candidates for yourself.  
  • Second, in this case, as both candidates are Democrats and this is a non-partisan office, their political affiliation can not be a deciding point.


Please share what you learn about the candidates with everyone you can.  We need to have informed voters at the polls in November!


https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AYLxPju8ZXPdZHhtMmZtNV8wZHgzNThmZnA&hl=en&authkey=CLyo85EO

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy Independence Day!

   
   As we celebrate our country's Independence Day with friends and family, fireworks, picnics and whatever else your traditions may dictate, let's remember that this is the day to celebrate the founding of our country!  


A discussion with our loved ones about the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, the history of our flag, our Pledge of Allegiance and Patriotic songs like The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and Our Country 'Tis of Thee and talking to and about our soldiers are just a few great ways to help highlight the miracle of our country's founding and the sacrifices that others made so that we might enjoy the benefits of freedom.




Happy Fourth!