While most emphasis on the upcoming Missouri elections is placed on things like the economy and health care, educational issues play a key role in the immediate future of students in FHSD. Although not all high school students are eligible to vote, issues concerning the classroom environment and teachers will directly impact their scholastic career. Voters must keep in mind these issues when making their decision:

Standardized testing
Teacher tenure and salary
Teacher evaluations

These issues are important to students in FHSD because they directly affect the quality of education students are receiving. In order to get the best possible education, students need to be aware of the factors that impact their learning environment.

We have taken a more in-depth look at these issues as well as effects they will have in FHSD.

President of the Francis Howell Board of Education, Marty Hodits, and State Representative candidate, Bryan Spencer explained some of these issues and why they should interest FHN students. This story also includes links to different candidates and their views on educational issues that will directly affect the learning environment.

“The problem with education is that since everyone has been to high school, everyone thinks they are an expert on what should happen,” Spencer said.