State of Michigan Board of Education
MEJC has been provided with detailed responses from the following candidates. Click the Read More button to review their complete questionnaire responses.
Theodore
Jones, EdD, MSW
Here is some info shared by this candidate regarding working with school community stakeholders:
Inclusion begins with open dialogue. We need to ensure that all students and families are able to voice their concerns regarding a lack of inclusion. Also, we must ensure that teachers and administrators are truly devoted to take to heart what they are sharing and take positive steps to correct identified barrier to inclusion. This can be achieved by SBE policies that give guidance to intermediate and local school districts on how to best create space for these courageous conversations.
Scott
Boman
Here is some info shared by this candidate regarding working with school community stakeholders:
Decentralization and liberalization:
* Local Control: Let districts, teachers, and parents manage curricula and resources based on local needs.
* Recommend Fair Funding to the Legislature: Support models that let schools allocate resources based on local priorities.
* Recommend Diverse Voluntary Funding to the Legislature: Encourage funding for all educational models to ensure families can choose the best fit.
* Flexible Models: Support charter schools, magnet schools, and homeschooling to increase choice and drive innovation.
* Reduce Mandates: Recommend easing state-imposed standards to allow community-focused approaches.
* Educational Freedom: Ensure access to private, and alternative education, and protect homeschooling rights.
* Diverse Curriculum: Advocate for curricula that promote critical thinking and diverse viewpoints, allowing students to explore ideas freely.
* Free Speech: Support policies that safeguard free expression in schools, fostering debate and intellectual growth.