September 3, 2006 Sermon – Rev. Kathleen Ellis: Foundation for Democracy
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Rev. Kathleen Ellis: Foundation for Democracy: Leander Independent School District has a vision: “Every student is encouraged, supported, and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character.” Yet schools in Leander, Cedar Park, Austin, and Texas face enormous challenges in helping all of our students achieve these standards. Changing demographics mean that more families who speak no English and have no high school graduates at home attend Texas schools. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita propelled 46,000 students into Texas and 35,000 of them are staying. Many of them will need extra assistance in meeting state standards. Can we do something about the schools? [25:52]
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