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By Paul Gauntt, Waxahachie Daily Light, November 23, 2008RED OAK – In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Life School of Red Oak held an education summit Tuesday evening in the Oaks Fellowship worship center. Most of the questions to the legislators involved funding, specifically concerning what measures will be taken up on the House floor next year to shore up state funding for charter schools. “I’m willing to work on it, but I’m not yet ready to predict what the outcome will be,” said Giddings in response to a question about equitable funding for charter schools. “We’re going to have far more needs that what we have resources for.” Wilson lauded the Life School for the efficiency of its financial operation. “Right now, these people are funding the school,” he said, pointing to the audience of parents. “I believe these kids deserve the very best.” Wilson noted that the student population of Life Schools is larger than two-thirds of public school districts in Texas. “There are over 100,000 charter school students in Texas – they are not off the radar,” he said. Both Pitts and Zedler applauded the strides charter schools have made in recent years. Zedler noted that an important component he’s observed in charter schools and to successful education is parental involvement. “When you have empowered parents involved in a school program, there is no limit as to what can be achieved,” Zedler said. Pitts told Wilson that he once observed a recurring statement, “the threat of charter schools,” spoken among his constituents. “But now I hear you saying that you are desiring to partner with other schools,” he said. In its 11th year, Life School has 3,000 students on four campuses in Dallas, Red Oak, Lancaster and McKinney. One of the highlights of the forum was the performance of more than 750 Life School students, who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the school song and waved their American flags. The program concluded with recognition of staff members with at least five years experience and outstanding alumni who are pursuing careers in medicine, engineering, and the military and other professions. A balloon drop capped the evening. |
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