| Name | Misa Edwardsen |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | school board member |
| County, District/Township | Cook, Township High School District 214 |
| Address | 511 N Eastwood Ave Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Map It |
| Phone | (847) 533-7415 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | no |
| Is this your first time running for office? | Yes |
| Election Date | 04/04/2023 |
| Website | misa214.com |
| Social Media Handles | Facebook Misa Edwardsen D214 School Board Candidate |
| KEY ISSUES | |
| 1. Provide the top 2 reasons why you want to run for school board? | My first reason for being a candidate is for students' to be well-educated. Students are not leaving the high school with the basic foundation of reading, writing, math, civics, and many other important skills. |
| 2. Name the top 2 issues with your current school board or district and how you will address each issue. | My top issue with the current school board is the lack of consistent academic growth with every student. As a board member it is important to hire well-versed educators who can engage students. School board members should visit classrooms unannounced, talk to students, and monitor student growth periodically. |
| 3. Do you support school choice? Why or why not? | I do support school choice. I believe if parents are not happy with their current school system, they should be allowed to make the best choice for the child with their dollars. |
| 4. Who do you think is the ultimate authority in a child’s education and wellbeing? | parents |
| 5. Do you agree with the statement “America is inherently racist”? Why or why not? | No, never was a part of my vocabulary growing up. |
| 6. What are your thoughts on “Comprehensive Sex Education”, “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”, and “Social Emotional Learning”? Should these be a part of our public education curriculum or supplemental learning materials or left to parents to teach and why? | I have been taught as an educator that reading, writing, and math always comes first. They are the foundation. I am not able to teach a student their parent's values, morals, and ethics because everyone has different views. I see those pieces as that. |
| 7. With declining academic achievement in reading, writing, math, and science in schools across the nation, how would you address these issues if elected? | I stated my answer in #2. |
| 8. Safety is a major concern for most families, how would you support and encourage safety measures for girls in their private spaces, if elected? | Safety is important for everyone. Washrooms and locker rooms are labeled men and women. Having an alternative washroom available for anyone who so desires could or should be available. Anyone who reports their privacy is/has been violated should be respected and taken seriously. |
| 9. Do you believe Title IX is in jeopardy in our public education system today? | Absolutely |
| 10. Do you have any other endorsements? If so, please list them. | no |
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