Aurora Central High School principal Gerardo da la Garza talks with student Christian Dominguez in the hallway on Aug. 20, 2015. Aurora Public Schools has released a plan for major reform at Aurora Central and four of its feeder schools. (Andy Cross, Denver Post file)
Re: A bold move for Aurora schools, Feb. 20 editorial.
I applaud Aurora Public Schools for its plan to create a new learning environment for students, families and staff in north Aurora. The area educates students with a high incidence of poverty and non-English-speaking families. As a former educator from the area, I know it is home to many supportive families and dedicated staff. It is also one of the most challenging places to work.
Research is clear that students from low-income areas face many obstacles in achieving proficiency because of the challenges they live with. However, staff at these schools are critized by the public for being the problem. In reality, the staff works harder than teachers in more affluent areas with less professional and financial support. Keep the planned one-year contracts, but be sure to include a professional learning environment that supports teachers and financial incentives to keep the best.
Lillian Armijo, Littleton
This letter was published in the Fab. 28 edition.
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