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This week, in advance of the start of the
new school year, I visited Chelsea High School and the health center
there. What I found there was symptomatic of our educational system
across the district and across the state: we're making great strides
with dedicated teachers and parents but they need more help.
Studies show that students' ability to
learn is directly impacted by their health. One of the most important
steps we can take is to fully fund our health care system to ensure
that families stay strong and kids have the support they need to stay
in school.
Funding health care
reform and increasing access to immunization programs, funding for
HIV/AIDS education and awareness, mental health, substance abuse and
GLBT counseling through the schools, are just a few steps we can take
to make our schools more effective, and relieve some burdens from the
dedicated school staff.
Strong and healthy children build a strong
and healthy economy. To achieve this we need to invest in healthy,
modern and technologically updated facilities. This is the leadership
the district needs. This is the leadership I want to provide as your
state Senator.
Jeff Ross |
