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Meeting Standards and Educational Needs<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a former educator, LJ understands that our schools need stronger accountability and children\u2019s educational needs must be better addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No More Politics or Teaching to the Test<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LJ believes we have a duty to teach our children what they need to be successful without being guided by a political social agenda. He believes there are better ways to guide children towards success than just teaching them to pass a test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready Our Students for Success<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to prepare our students for college or the workforce. LJ will better utilize our resources to give children an outstanding curriculum that will set them up for future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“As a former educator, I have the hands-on, classroom experience necessary to serve our community on our State\u2019s most influential educational board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having immigrated from Jamaica, I worked hard to make my dreams a reality. I attribute a large part of my success to receiving an education without a social agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the \u2018woke\u2019 out of touch bureaucrats have started to wage a war on our teachers and children in the name of social justice. \u2018Woke\u2019 philosophies such as CRT have no place in our classrooms. It is time we stood up to the out-of-touch Austin bureaucrats and restore power over our children\u2019s education to parents and teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texans should be shouting from the rooftops to stop this steamroller before they wake up to a government that dominates their lives in a country they don’t recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LJ Francis is a former educator with a Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida and currently finishing his PhD at Texas A&M -Kingsville. He has served as a conservative voice for the communities of SBOE District 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit @LJforTexas on Facebook for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The revitalized Art Gallery is set to redefine the cultural landscape of Toronto, serving as a nexus of artistic expression, community engagement, and architectural marvel. The expansion and renovation project pay homage to the Art Gallery’s rich history while embracing the future, ensuring that the gallery remains a beacon of inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The revitalized Art Gallery is set to redefine the cultural landscape of Toronto, serving as a nexus of artistic expression, community engagement, and architectural marvel. The expansion and renovation project pay homage to the Art Gallery’s rich history while embracing the future, ensuring that the gallery remains a beacon of inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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