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Education

 

Education is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.” It unites students of diverse experiences, abilities, and backgrounds for the common purpose of learning and ensures our nation’s bright future.
 
It is the paramount duty of the State to provide ample funding to support high quality and appropriate education for all children. We call for a renewed commitment to make public education a priority in Washington State. We must ensure access to educational opportunities for all students and foster respect for the diverse cultural communities of Whatcom County.

We Call For:
  • Full funding for pre-K through higher education including adult vocational and basic skills education;
  • Immediately repealing the so-called “No Child Left Behind” Act;
  • Eliminating the use of costly, high-stakes tests such as the WASL to assess student learning or school performance;
  • Presenting scientifically accepted theories of the origin of species and the universe in all public schools;
  • Providing more alternative education programs and community involvement efforts;
  • Restoring support for the creative and performing arts, career & technical education, and physical education;
  • Teaching citizenship with emphasis on the political process and the Constitution;
  • Ensuring that all facilities are well-maintained, safe and secure;
  • Promoting a safe environment at school for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered (LBGT) students;
  • Providing salary, benefit, and retirement plans for public educators commensurate with other professionals with similar experience and backgrounds;
  • Cost of living increases for K-12 and higher education employees;
  • Creating the option for teachers in their first five years to write off 20% of outstanding student loans per year;
  • Putting part-time public educators at all levels on the same pay/benefit scales as full time faculty;