Wrestling gives youth an outlet to expend energy in an organized sport and teaches lessons that can be translated into other aspects of life. Wrestling helps develop life skills that encourage and build strength in self-esteem, leadership and work ethic. Wrestling tests one’s strength and physical ability which is innate and fun! Our youth need an opportunity to experience these values and traits that are enhanced by wrestling. A modified wrestling program would benefit our kids greatly because: • Anybody can wrestle – wrestling doesn’t discriminate. No matter your body type – height or weight – there is a place for you in wrestling. So you’re never too small or too big to participate. • No cuts due to lack of talent or skill. One’s strength and physical ability with determination is all that is needed. • Discipline – work ethic, focus and concentration are all traits learned, because it is a one on one sport, unlike other team sports where you wait for a ball to come to you. • Success has more to do with investment made rather than the natural gift one is given. • Provides a sense of belonging, self-confidence and pride. • Currently basketball is the only winter sports option for our youth. If you are not one of the few kids to make the basketball team, then there is no other modified winter sport for kids to participate in.

Without hesitation I will say that all of us will be adversely affected by those who fail to graduate from high school. Our State needs to correct the reasons that are preventing students from reaching their potential by not graduating from high school.

My name is Vincent Pawlowski. I’m a a graduate student at the University of Arizona and father of two successful graduates of the public school system in Tucson, Arizona. I’m deeply concerned about the political attacks on quality, science-based teaching in Arizona public schools. Senate Bill (SB) 1213 is a direct assault on teaching the reality of climate science. The bill was introduced by climate denier Sen. Judy Burges. SB 1213 “encourages pupils to explore scientific questions, learn about scientific evidence, develop critical thinking skills and respond appropriately and respectfully to differences of opinion about controversial issues” including “biological evolution” and “global warming.” In other words, teachers would be allowed to present personal political or ideological belief, instead of the well-documented scientific truth. They try to make it sound innocuous, when in actuality the bill allows teachers to present personal political or ideological belief, instead of the well-documented scientific truth. The sponsor of the bill , Sen. Judy Buges, even admits to it saying she introduced SB 1213 to attack the teaching of the scientific fact of global warming. “It actually says in the textbooks that if you don’t believe in global change that you’re very misinformed,” Sen. Burges told the Arizona Daily Star. “There should be an opportunity for teachers to step up to the plate and give their opinion, if they have scientific proof, that it isn’t happening, that it’s a natural phenomena, without retribution.” Every major scientific institution in the world, including our own National Academy of Sciences, accepts the reality of human-caused global warming. It’s hitting the state of Arizona hard with 38% of the state facing severe droughts. Our children need to know about climate change because it literally puts them in danger and they will be the ones inheriting a world in which it is a stark reality. I appeal to my fellow parents, students, teachers, and concerned Arizonans: sign the petition to kill this climate denial bill in the Senate Education and Rules Committee and protect Arizona’s future. Thanks for your hard work, —Vince Pawlowski

There are safety concerns at schools everywhere; both small-scale and large-scale. I am offering to lead age-appropriate self-defense/safety workshops for all students and staff at schools in Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View, California. Topics to include personal boundaries, bullying, avoiding conflict and escaping from a dangerous situation.

Retired teachers in Texas have not had a raise in over ten years. While the cost of living rises annually, we fall further and further behind financially. The Texas legislature has, over the years, used education monies for a number of other pursuits. We wish to have our retirements considered significant enough to be fully funded.

GRADUATES!! ( Change is here) Do you owe federal students loans? Do you have financial hardship? Did you graduate from college or vocational school? Do you need assistance in paying off your student loans? If your answer is "yes" to all the above, you may qualify. A revolutionary new program to rescue those experiencing financial\economic hardship in paying off their Federal student loans is being launched. This innovative program is bringing a radical paradigm shift to this student loan repayment problem. To benefit from this program, there has to be a strong support base from eligible candidates who sign this petition so that it can be implemented. Features: Student loan repayment normally takes from 10 to 25 years. The repayment term for the new student loan program is 3 years for all candidates. The normal repayment term results in twice the original loan amount or more at pay off. The new program has all its participants paying only 25% on a 3 year term. The 75% is paid by the program at the end of the 3 years. Approximately 37 million Americans owe more than 1 trillion dollars in student loans today. The new program is targeting to enroll less than one half percent of the 37 million who owe student loans. Sign the petition to get on the program eligible list. This program will only accept applicants once every 3 years. We need as many potential candidates to sign in and support the program implementation so that the program can start helping those in need. How it works: The selected candidates for the program pay 25% of their Federal student loan balance in 36- monthly payments. The philanthropic program assistance pays 75% of the Federal student loan balance at the end of the 36 months. The entire Federal student loan debt is paid off in 3 years. Freedom from student loan debts has never been closer. Example: Total student loan debt= $20,000 New student loan- 25% = $5000 3- YR term in monthly payments= $5000\36= Approx $185\ month for 3 YRS. SIGN PETITION TO SUPPORT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TO START HELPING THOSE WHO NEED THE PROGRAM HELP.

Young and developing students are in danger of not being promoted based on narrow and often inappropriate testing. Veteran teachers with masters degrees, decades of experience, and years of successfully teaching reading are being labeled "unqualified" because they do not hold the new and "out of the blue" required reading endorsement. Districts that can not follow these new restrictive laws will lose funding even further than last year's devastating cuts. And yet, tax money continues to be funneled into charter schools which are not held to the same standards. The authors of these laws failed to create a committee of licensed and professional educators so that knowledgable discussion and discourse can be part of the decision making. One can only conclude that the intent is to be destructive to public education.

Education funding was reduced in 2011. I believe the funds exists to restore this funding for one of our most important assets (our children)

bettering everybody to have a great life

This is for everyone and anyone having to struggle with their monthly bills while the politics and wall street class gets bailed out! Middle class needs a bail out!

Social Emotional Learning is the way that people learn to interact socially with each other, resolve conflicts and emotionally regulate. Schools are important settings in which that learning takes place. By focusing on Social Emotional Learning in schools, we can impact the level of violence and trauma in society, as well as the overall social-emotional and academic success of students from all backgrounds.

Albert Einstein was thrown out of 3 schools; Winston Churchill spent his school years at the bottom of his class; Edison and Tesla had trouble with learning in traditional ways and the list of the most brilliant and innovative minds of all time goes on and on. One size teaching fits no one. It takes teachers reading their students and monitoring their learning. Educational research has shown that mechanized tests do harm to all: children and, now, teachers and schools as well. Don't be duped by the corporate hype: corporate testing = big business = big profits!