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Posted: Mar 31, 2015 2:25 PMUpdated: Mar 31, 2015 3:32 PM

Local Legislator Attends Education Rally

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Diane Coston

Several thousand people were in attendance at Monday's education rally at the state Capitol. Senator John Ford, Chairman of the Education Committee, was in the middle of it all.

Ford said most people realized that this year, an increase in funding is likely not readily available. He said that legislators are taking a hard look at tests that are mandated. Some Senate Bills ask for reductions in testing while others are aimed at increasing reading proficiency. Ford also said that rallies get attention but he'd like educators and legislators to develop a more personal relationship.


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