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We moved from New York City 15 years ago to give our children a better education and quality of life. Therefore, I’m not for this transformation that will affect and impact both education and local property values.
Elizabeth supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!We as a family moved to a top their school district specifically to avoid the school systems in Manhattan. We would have never done such a thing if we thought our children education would not have improved. We love the city but not it and the states education policies
Chris supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!Here’s an expanded version of your thoughts that could be used in a letter or speech:
Subject: Opposition to School District Regionalization in
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
As someone who has chosen to live here despite the high cost of living and taxes, I want to emphasize that we made this decision because of the exceptional quality of our schools and the safe, family-oriented environment.
The strength of Nassau County schools lies in their local governance. Each district understands the unique needs of its students, families, and communities. Regionalizing these districts would undermine the standard of education we have worked so hard to maintain. While regionalization might appear to be a convenient solution for budget concerns, it is not acceptable to sacrifice the quality of education or the futures of our children for the sake of financial expediency.
Pooling students into a broader system may dilute the individualized attention and resources that our local schools currently provide. It risks increasing class sizes, stretching resources thin, and disrupting the community bonds that are integral to our schools’ success. These changes could have lasting consequences on the standard of education and the quality of life that families in Nassau County have invested in and depend on.
Our children deserve the best opportunities to succeed, and strong, locally managed schools are a cornerstone of that. Regionalization would be a step backward, not forward. Education should not be treated as a line item in a budget but as an investment in our future. I urge you to prioritize the well-being of our students and protect the integrity of our school system by opposing any plans to regionalize our district.
Michelle supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!We pay a lot on taxes and the cost of living in Nassau County is very high but we choose to live here because of safety and great schools my daughter doesn't deserved to be pooled together because it's convenient for a budget.. school are locally run and should always be to maintain a standard and quality of life we all should strive for.. don't play games with kids futures
P supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!I moved from queens to lived in Nassau County when my children were 5 and 10 years old for a better school district. They are now in college. My school taxes should only go to benefit my local schools.
Rose supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!I left NYC because of the issues with the school system. I came to Long Island because the smaller districts are better able to provide my children with a good education and more opportunities. I saw what this type of thing did to the city schools. As a teacher and parent, I cannot support regionalization, especially the way they are setting it up. I pay high taxes. I don’t have the right to take the resources from another town that pays higher taxes than me and my child deserves what my town can offer. This idea of “everyone gets a trophy” needs to stop. It’s killing this generation. You want our town’s resources? Move here.
Susan supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!I have lived in this district most of my life. I went to school here and so did both of my children. The education has always been top notched.
Don’t fix what is not broken. We do not need your ideas to improve what is already high quality.
Support the school districts, do not pull them down.
Christine supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!I left NYC to move back to Nassau County to the quality education and receive the specialized educational services that our tax dollars pay for.
Stephanie supported: The Town of Hempstead is Fighting to Stop Albany's Regionalization Plan!Making Election Day a federal holiday in the United States could increase voter turnout by providing citizens with more time to vote without work conflicts. In the 2020 election, 13.1% of registered voters who didn’t vote cited being too busy or having scheduling conflicts as the reason. Additionally, such a holiday would celebrate democracy, turning voting into a nationwide event. This approach aligns with practices in other countries and has significant public support; a Pew Research Center survey found that nearly 80% of Democrats and nearly 70% of Republicans favor making Election Day a federal holiday.
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