Last week, the two finalists for JCPS superintendent were in town to be interviewed and to answer questions from the community.
The candidates "stood before packed crowds Tuesday night during back-to-back public forums." I would respectfully disagree with that description.
Those meetings weren't packed. Both had disappointing turnouts. Most of the people there were JCPS employees, board members, community leaders and grandparents. You know who was really missing? Parents. Maybe it's because the meetings weren't in the evening when more parents are available.
Or maybe it's because too many parents aren't involved enough regardless of the time of day. They don't show up. They expect teachers to babysit and raise their kids during the day. They can't be bothered with parent-teacher conferences. Some can't even be expected to drive their own kids to school unless they are paid a stipend by JCPS.
When parents don't show up to ask questions of the two finalists for the chief leadership position in their child's school district, what does that say?
If there is one thing you can do to help your children get a good education, it is this: Just show up. Be involved. That seems like the least parents can do for their kids, but, sadly, we know even less is possible.
Please, share your thoughts with us.
I'm Bill Lamb, and that’s my point of view.
