“I have four boys. The older two are in middle and elementary schools, and they work hard. They have straight A’s to show for it. They’re involved in sports. They’re in honors classes where available. They understand that they only get one shot at a good education – a fact that seems to have escaped our representatives…
“It’s just numbers for politicians, but they’re shortchanging the future leaders of our state. Yes, education is expensive, but an intelligent population is priceless.
“My kids are doing their part. The Legislature needs to do its part and fully fund public education.”
CASEY BARNABY
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