SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS SPEAK AT EDUCATION FORUM

  

The state of public education in Washington County was the subject of a luncheon forum today (Wednesday) at Blinn College.  The Education Update Forum was presented by the Chamber of Commerce and featured Burton Superintendent Dr. Edna Kennedy and Brenham Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson.

Each superintendent gave an update on their district.  Dr. Kennedy spoke about the growth at the Burton schools and the planned improvements if the proposed 18 million dollar bond issue is passed in November.  Dr. Jackson talked about how the national community has turned its back on public education.  He said we need to return to the idea that schools are the “shining city on the hill” and that teachers are due the same respect we give to veterans and first responders.

The second half of the forum featured questions from the audience.  When asked what they would like to see the state legislature do in support of education, Dr. Kennedy replied that districts need to get the message out about their accomplishments:

The most pointed part in the question and answer period came when the superintendents were asked why the standardized test scores weren’t higher.  Dr. Jackson explained that schools are only half of the equation:

The next Chamber of Commerce event will be the annual Tailgate Party scheduled for Thursday, August 25th at 6:00pm at Silver Wings Ballroom.  For tickets and more information call the chamber at 836-3695 or email Tailgate@BrenhamTexas.com