Every year after the state science and math teachers’
conference in Huron, I am always so proud of the great teachers we have in
South Dakota. I love going to the
conference because I get to talk with these dedicated professionals who are
always seeking opportunities to learn more and improve their teaching. Many of them pay for the entire cost or
partial cost of their attendance with their own money, despite the fact that
they don’t get paid well. They do this
because they believe in the importance of investing in education.
I had the privilege and opportunity of receiving a great
public education in South Dakota from Kindergarten through my Master’s
degree. Throughout that time, I had some
amazing teachers and I remember ALL of them having some impact on my life. I am certain that their influence was a
factor in my career decision, and their support was essential to my success as
an educator.
Now is the time for South Dakotans to invest in their
greatest asset—our teachers. While I am
not a huge fan of a regressive tax, I will support this measure if it is the
only way that the legislature will fund a significant raise for teachers. I would hope that they will consider
alternatives to a sales tax, but I want you to contact your legislators about HB
1182 because there is an important vote on Wednesday! To find your
legislators and contact them, go to the SD
Legislative Site.
Here are some other education funding and taxation bills
that I would encourage you to read, HB 1130, SB 131, and
SB 151.
Talk to your legislators about these as well.
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