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  • For readers who may not have seen these Tri-City Herald articles we offer links to some recent news and opinion pieces of interest to educators and families.  Follow the links below to read the associated articles and opinion letters: March 19 - Health care proposal worries Washington educators http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/03/19/1870484/health-care-proposal-worries-washington.html Kennewick, Pasco students learn in English and Spanish http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/03/19/1870743/kennewick-pasco-students-learn.html

    Local Education News and Opinion from the Tri-City Herald

    Posted on March 19, 2012 | No Comments
    For readers who may not have seen these Tri-City Herald articles we offer links to some recent news and opinion pieces of interest to educators and families.  Follow the links below to read the associated articles and opinion letters: March 19 - Health care proposal worries Washington educators http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/03/19/1870484/health-care-proposal-worries-washington.html Kennewick, Pasco students learn in English and Spanish http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/03/19/1870743/kennewick-pasco-students-learn.html

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  •                                                   Tri-City Herald Editorial Comments at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/25/1800190/voters-should-approve-their-local.html    

    Kennewick School District Levy Election

    Posted on January 26, 2012 | No Comments
                                                      Tri-City Herald Editorial Comments at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/25/1800190/voters-should-approve-their-local.html    

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  • The Tri-City Herald recently endorsed charter school legislation in Washington then invited readers to offer their opinions.  The editorial and selected responses are linked below. The Herald editorial: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/17/1790103/its-time-to-take-a-look-at-charter.html  Bob Valiant: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795533/fast-focus-meet-the-lemmings.html  Kathy White:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795526/fast-focus-we-dont-need-charter.html Greg Fancher:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795534/fast-focus-look-beyond-propaganda.html  William Pennell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795525/fast-focus-not-the-answer.html  Daniel Bell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795538/fast-focus-giving-charters-low.html Sandra Smith: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795537/fast-focus-different-learning.html Judy Golberg: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795536/fast-focus-no-to-charter-schools.html  

    Charter School Debate in Tri-Cities

    Posted on January 24, 2012 | 4 Comments
    The Tri-City Herald recently endorsed charter school legislation in Washington then invited readers to offer their opinions.  The editorial and selected responses are linked below. The Herald editorial: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/17/1790103/its-time-to-take-a-look-at-charter.html  Bob Valiant: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795533/fast-focus-meet-the-lemmings.html  Kathy White:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795526/fast-focus-we-dont-need-charter.html Greg Fancher:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795534/fast-focus-look-beyond-propaganda.html  William Pennell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795525/fast-focus-not-the-answer.html  Daniel Bell:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795538/fast-focus-giving-charters-low.html Sandra Smith: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795537/fast-focus-different-learning.html Judy Golberg: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2012/01/22/1795536/fast-focus-no-to-charter-schools.html  

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  • In my opinion the editors of the Herald have been slow to criticize the failed institution known as the Kennewick School Board and have yet to fulfill their mission as Voice of the Mid-Columbia by accepting our invitation to investigate the Kennewick School Board Member and a Conflict of Interest?, but they did recommend Uby Creek and have taken a stand in today’s editorial. The editorial states:  …we have concerns about the new Kennewick School District Board of Directors. To read the Tri-City Herald editorial click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/16/1719389/ksd-must-find-a-balance-amid-more.html  

    KSD must find a balance amid more of the same

    Posted on November 16, 2011 | No Comments
    In my opinion the editors of the Herald have been slow to criticize the failed institution known as the Kennewick School Board and have yet to fulfill their mission as Voice of the Mid-Columbia by accepting our invitation to investigate the Kennewick School Board Member and a Conflict of Interest?, but they did recommend Uby Creek and have taken a stand in today’s editorial. The editorial states:  …we have concerns about the new Kennewick School District Board of Directors. To read the Tri-City Herald editorial click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/16/1719389/ksd-must-find-a-balance-amid-more.html  

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  • In response to letters to the Tri-City Herald about his criticism of Kennewick School District’s reading goal, Dr. Valiant has added a comment to superintendent Dave Bond’s editorial on the Tri-City Herald website.  To read Bob Valiant’s original editorial click on this link:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/09/24/1656861/the-verdict-is-in-on-kennewicks.html   To read Dave Bond’s editorial with Bob Valiant’s response click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/10/09/1673797/focus-on-reading-spells-success.html

    Bob Valiant’s Reply to Dave Bond and Others

    Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments
    In response to letters to the Tri-City Herald about his criticism of Kennewick School District’s reading goal, Dr. Valiant has added a comment to superintendent Dave Bond’s editorial on the Tri-City Herald website.  To read Bob Valiant’s original editorial click on this link:  http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/09/24/1656861/the-verdict-is-in-on-kennewicks.html   To read Dave Bond’s editorial with Bob Valiant’s response click on this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/10/09/1673797/focus-on-reading-spells-success.html

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  • I simply disagree with their views.  Bob Valiant’s conclusions are based on facts available to anyone wanting to review district test scores.  World-class school district programs exist in the eye of the beholder.  I do agree that Kennewick’s teachers and staff are exceptional.  Let’s empower them to be the best they can be. You can see the letter and response at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/03/1703555/kennewick-schools-brooks-mabry.html  

    My Reply to Lee and Nancy Kerr

    Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments
    I simply disagree with their views.  Bob Valiant’s conclusions are based on facts available to anyone wanting to review district test scores.  World-class school district programs exist in the eye of the beholder.  I do agree that Kennewick’s teachers and staff are exceptional.  Let’s empower them to be the best they can be. You can see the letter and response at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/03/1703555/kennewick-schools-brooks-mabry.html  

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  • The misinformed views expressed in this letter to the Tri-City Herald required my response.  You can find the letter and response at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/02/1702195/kennewick-schools-brooks.html  

    My Reply to Patty Kessie

    Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments
    The misinformed views expressed in this letter to the Tri-City Herald required my response.  You can find the letter and response at this link: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/11/02/1702195/kennewick-schools-brooks.html  

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  • My letter to the Tri-City Herald was published in today’s paper.  Among the many reasons I love living in the Tri-Cities, the Herald is one.  Over my 33 years living in Kennewick I have written half a dozen letters to the editor and all have been published.  How many other places is that likely to happen?  I believe citizen participation in civic affairs is essential to sustaining our quality of life and having a voice to the community through the paper is important.  This is a free service the Herald provides.  Because my letter was limited to 200 words there was much I did not say.  I would like to add that I also voted for Ron Mabry.  Among my associates there is concern that Mabry has aligned himself with Brian Brooks and Ben Messinger to form a new voting bloc...

    My Votes for Kennewick School Board

    Posted on November 1, 2011 | No Comments
    My letter to the Tri-City Herald was published in today’s paper.  Among the many reasons I love living in the Tri-Cities, the Herald is one.  Over my 33 years living in Kennewick I have written half a dozen letters to the editor and all have been published.  How many other places is that likely to happen?  I believe citizen participation in civic affairs is essential to sustaining our quality of life and having a voice to the community through the paper is important.  This is a free service the Herald provides.  Because my letter was limited to 200 words there was much I did not say.  I would like to add that I also voted for Ron Mabry.  Among my associates there is concern that Mabry has aligned himself with Brian Brooks and Ben Messinger to form a new voting bloc...

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