A lot of this is teacher-driven. We don't wait until the test and then turn it on. They're working hard every day. |
Each year, we hope that keeps building. You walk into our school, you see pictures of kids that have done well. We're trying to build a tradition. |
If you like to sit on the porch, to garden, or to leave your windows open at night, it's going to affect you. |
We have nothing (in Randolph County) to prevent their construction. The area planning commission is the key. We've tried to get an ordinance passed. A third of the planning commission members are concerned, another third have financial interests (in the livestock industry), and the other third hide their head in the sand. |
We're happy with the jump we had. We've got work to do, but we're moving in the right direction. |