Today I was reading an interesting article in the New York Times about the schools in the South. I was intrigued by the statements that Mr. Hank Bounds, the Mississippi commissioner of higher education stated: “We’ve got to figure out how to break the cycle of poverty, and the way we’re doing it now isn’t working. An affluent 5-year-old has about the same vocabulary as an adult living in poverty.”
The sad thing is that he is telling the truth. The effects of poverty on our student's abilities is appalling and should be countered in our school systems. Our communities and school officials must work tirelessly to address the needs of our children and create innovative ways to stretch a dollar and educate effectively.
Also the state must rally behind Mr. Hank Bounds in an effort to fix our problem in the area of poverty's effect on education.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Blog Launched
Hello Everyone!
Today I launch the Zack Huffman for School Board Blog. This is where I can share a little about myself and provide a place for you to give me your feedback.
The election is on March 5th, so as the countdown draws to a close I hope you are as excited as I am.
There will be more posts as the year goes on!
Thanks for your support!
Zack Huffman
Today I launch the Zack Huffman for School Board Blog. This is where I can share a little about myself and provide a place for you to give me your feedback.
The election is on March 5th, so as the countdown draws to a close I hope you are as excited as I am.
There will be more posts as the year goes on!
Thanks for your support!
Zack Huffman
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