Why Vote for LaCrese?    

My Top 3 Priorities

             ·      Better Textbooks to teach and test from. 

 Students often aren’t provided good textbooks.  This hinders classroom instructions and learning. 

·      Diverse Programs

üSave Indian Heritage High School

üReopen African American Academy

·      Sound Fiscal Practices  Use money as earmarked.  Use wise managerial practices.

·      Equalize Education 

Spend dollars/child.  Offer same subjects and programs, such as ArtsEd and STEM , at all schools.  Adopt textbooks that teachers recommend.

·      Level Playing Field

     Have section for Petitioners and Delegates at Board meeting.  Overturn gag rule.  Have place for all at table.  

·      Keep Our Schools Open and Public

I opposed school closures and Charter Schools.  I opposed Technology Access Foundation’s attempt to privatize the running of Rainier Beach High School.