Yes We Can! Dothan
Better Schools.
Better Dothan.
Tonight I went to a "Community Conversation" meeting at Beverlye Middle School. This is a new initiative designed to engage Dothan citizns in creating a unified voice and vision for Dothan City Schools. My interest was peaked because I want to be able to tell my clients, who move from other cities and states, about our school system. Knowledge is invaluable in the real estate business.
They will be conducting about 40 of these meetings all over the Dothan. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to attend. Tonight we had parents, grandparents, administration, teachers, elected officials, and business professionals attended the conversation. Many people talked and gave their opinions and suggestions about ways to make our school system what it should be. Questions were asked and our answers were all written down and they will be taken and compiled to form the community agreement. These will be our thoughts and dreams for what we as a community want for our children.
A couple of the main points I took away from this "community conversation" consisted of a hindrance being the perception people have about our schools. Another point that continued to surface was the fact that for a school to be successful hinged on parental involvement. Many times we assume when we hear something unpleasant about a school, we think it stays that way forever. What a wrong and warped thought! Investigate our school system for yourself and go and observe with your own eyes. Don't depend on someone elses opinion. All children are unique and what works better for one doesn't for another. Check it out for yourself.
I urge you to go to a "community conversation". Input is vital for the success of this initiative. Mobile participated in this initiative and went from one of the lowest schools in the state to be in the top 3 school systems. Don't be fooled, this is not a quick fix, but a total mind change and unifying program.
The following is the info needed about this initiative:
Yes We Can! Dothan
Virginia Christian, Operations Manager
545 West Main Street, Suite 109
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334-836-0217 ext. 109
fax: 866-596-8618
Check it out!
Michelle
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