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An Open Letter To Governor-Elect Mcauliffe, Thomas J. Shields
An Open Letter To Governor-Elect Mcauliffe, Thomas J. Shields
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
Almost every governor elected in recent memory has recognized how critical education is to the economic and social welfare of our commonwealth. Each has come into office ready to put his personal stamp on Virginia's educational system. However, we believe the time has come for our state's chief executive to realize that our current system is no longer functioning in an equitable manner, particularly for children who are at or below the poverty line.
Promote Equity, Excellence In Our Region's Schools, Thomas J. Shields
Promote Equity, Excellence In Our Region's Schools, Thomas J. Shields
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
In a region that loves history, public anniversaries offer an opportunity to reflect on events that have shaped our collective present. This spring brings just such an occasion; it has been 40 years since the U.S. Supreme court halted a federal court order mandating the consolidation of the Richmond public school district with the Chesterfield and Henrico districts. This action locked in city and suburban school boundaries - and associated inequities - that still exist.