Kramer Would Provide Badly Needed Leadership to Bedford Schools
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I have known Chris Kramer and his family for several years, since our children attended pre-school together. Over this time, I’ve seen Chris as an active participant at Board of Education forums, Bedford Central School District community committees and school meetings where his level-headed, collaborative approach to complex issues has always made him stand out, particularly in these turbulent times.
I serve on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Committee and I can attest that Chris provides a much-needed counterbalance to some of the more radical proposals, yet he always approaches conversations respectfully and with an open mind. This type of balanced leadership is desperately needed on the board.
We as a community have watched our school ratings creep lower and lower every year, and now our children are suffering the effects of more than two years of COVID-related learning loss. I’m sure each of us can give evidence from our own families of how our children have been affected.
Our district and our kids are truly at a crossroads. We need leaders who will get back to the basics and focus on the fundamentals. There are evidenced-based strategies that actually help all students achieve better outcomes, regardless of their background, that can help turn this tide. Greater emphasis on the science of reading, phonics and improved math instruction are critically needed.
Additionally, Chris is a true believer in setting performance-based academic goals and will hold our new superintendent accountable for achieving them.
Chris Kramer, along with Gilian Goldman-Klein and Roger Nadel, are the collaborative leaders we need to make real, impactful improvements in this district and not contentious ideologically-driven decisions. Please join me in voting for them on May 17. It’s time to raise the bar for the Bedford Central School District.
Andrea Dallaire
Pound Ridge
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