We are so grateful to have a governor who truly values public education and teachers. Here’s a portion of Gov. Laura Kelly’s speech today. We agree wholeheartedly. (And thank you to the Topeka Capital-Journal for printing the transcript.)
“So much of that starts in our public schools. Schools are the center of our communities. Strong schools unlock the doors of opportunity in a changing economy. Strong schools ignore the circumstances a child is born into and put that child on equal footing.
“A quality education is what we cherish as Kansans.
“And our school teachers aren’t line items on a budget; they’re pillars of our communities.
“Deserving of our respect and our gratitude.
“In the words of our own Dwight Eisenhower – ‘Teachers need our active support and encouragement. They are doing one of the most necessary and exacting jobs in the land. They are developing our most precious national resource: our children, our future citizens.’”
To read the full address published in the Topeka Capital-Journal, use the link below.
Originally posted to Facebook on 01/14/2019.