Angie Layton's Blog
This Blog refers to K-12 educational issues in Colorado.
There's a lot going on around voting issues. There are probably going to be three bills that come through the legislature this session. There is a push towards an "all mail ballot". Although this appears to solve some of the problems of voting technology, we essentially already have a mechanism whereby people who wish to obtain mail ballots may do so-- it's called absentee ballots. But a mandatory all mail ballot worries me because unless you hand deliver it to the clerk's office, you never quite know if your ballot will be received and counted. That's why a precinct polling place is wonderful. You walk in, you get checked, you know immediately if you're eligible to vote, and you mark your ballot and return it in a way that ensures your voice is heard. If we vote in precincts then we have the option of precinct tallies. Precinct tallies are essential for GOTV efforts and make it easier to spot errors AND fraud. And recounts are easier to do if a candidate asks for one.
KJ's gut is smarter than most guts (namely our President's). Coal, in whatever form, cannot be the long term solution to our problems because the essential part of the energy we get from coal releases carbon dioxide. Unless we want to move to Canada for the weather, we have to look towards more renewable resources. Although I've heard people say wind and solar can't meet our needs, I've also seen data that shows positively that they can, and will meet our needs, if we use our energy efficiently. We already have Habitat for Humanity "net zero" houses, and corporate buildings could be the next step. Transportation issues can be solved through affordable housing that allows people to live where they work. We need to get out of the "macho" culture that says you're not a "real man/woman" if you don't spend 3-4 hours a day in your car.
The use of the weighted index in high stakes testing makes no sense. Unfortunately many educators do not understand the fundamentals of weighted index and why some plans to address weighted index issues are not beneficial to our children.
As a candidate for the state school board for the second congressional district, in the event that Evie Hudak wins her race for the senate, I will bring a fresh perspective to the testing debate and a strong progressive voice to the state school board.
I would appreciate your support in the event that a replacement for Evie becomes necessary.
As a candidate for the state school board for the second congressional district, in the event that Evie Hudak wins her race for the senate, I will bring a fresh perspective to the testing debate and a strong progressive voice to the state school board.
I would appreciate your support in the event that a replacement for Evie becomes necessary.
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