“My children are of primary age. The amount of violence that happens in their school is alarming… The teachers are trying, but it is so frequent that I’m worried for their safety. Please, please help make our schools safe again.”
– A worried mother
“The violence is the worst.”
A concerned father says his primary-aged son has witnessed violence at school on multiple occasions – this should not be happening in our schools.
“My child should feel safe.”
We heard from a stressed mother whose child starts kindergarten next year. She’s heard about the immense levels of violence in K-12 schools, and she’s fearful for her daughter’s safety.
“Class size is ridiculous. Inclusive education isn’t a one size fits all. Run things better, help our teachers and in turn you will help our children. Enough is enough.”
– A frustrated mother
“Milestones aren’t being met.”
A worried parent told us about their daughter in grade 1, whose class is overcrowded and lacks sufficient student supports. Due to large class sizes and a lack of one-on-one time, they’re worried she will be ill-prepared to enter grade 2.
“My child needs more support.”
A concerned mother told us about her daughter, who is falling behind in reading milestones. With not enough teachers to go around, her child is not receiving the attention and support she needs. She’s afraid it’s inevitable that her daughter will be left behind.
“My daughters have a hard time with comprehension skills, and the size of the classrooms in their schools are overwhelming for them and for other students with learning disabilities. The teachers try to do their best, but with the size of the classrooms now it’s hard to help everyone in such a short time frame.”
– A concerned father