Endorsements

Commentary Articles:
By Bobby J Rigues
Brigues@att.net
(All Commentary Articles are Available for Reprint)

Education & Lawsuits: What is it really all about?
A historic number of Texas school districts have joined one of four lawsuits. What is it really all about? .... Or, should it be?
01-2012_Education_&_Lawsuits.pdf

The Gift of Education
The holiday's are a time of giving. A warm story about the gift of education and much more.
12-2011_The_Gift_of_Education.pdf

The Duties of a School Board
Have you ever wondered what a school board really does? What does the Texas Education Code say? Is the President of the Board issued building keys? Take a five question Pop Quiz.
11-2011_The_Duties_of_a_School_Board.pdf

Education: Vote "No" to Proposition 6
On November 8th, Texans will be asked to vote on 10 amendments to the Texas Constitution. Proposition 6 involves funding for public schools. Details in this amendment leave too much to chance.
10-2011_Vote_No_to_Proposition_6.pdf

Education: Another Lawsuit
Forcing legislators through the courts to fulfill their constitutional responsibility is not something new. This lawsuit is more like a sequel to the court's involvement.
10-2011_Another_Lawsuit.pdf

School Finance: Questions & Answers
How can some legislators claim the Legislature added 1.6 billion dollars to public education in the new state budget when Texas school districts will be receiving less funding?
11-2011_School_Finance_Questions_&_Answers.pdf

How Much are We Really Spending?
On average, do you know how much we are spending on each student per hour to educate? The average dollar amount Texas spends per hour to teach our children the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life will surprise you.
11-2011_How_Much_Are_We_Really_Spending.pdf

Statements of Reality
Sometimes the simplest statement can paint a picture of reality. Our legislators can choose words to enlighten us or display unfortunate political play.
09-2011_Statements_of_Reality.pdf

Raising the Value of Education
At the root of the problem, we need to raise the value of education - not in terms of dollars, but in terms of importance.
09-2011_Raising_the_Value_of_Education.pdf

Communication
School board members and administrators must continue to be a positive conduit between the communities served and our state legislators.
08-2011_Communication.pdf

Links:

"Make Education a Priority" Copy of Resolution Link:
Sample_MEaP_Resolution_2011.pdf

"Statements of Support" Document Link:
Statements_of_Support_for_MEaP_2011.pdf

To find your local Representative and Senator, visit: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/

"Make Education a Priority" Information can be found at:
http://www.facebook.com/MakeEducationPriority