League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
	Victoria Straughn Answers Questions Candidate for Member of Board of Education; Cincinnati City School District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Proud graduate Cincinnati Public Schools, Hughes High class of 1979. Graduate Grassroots Leadership Academy and strong community organizer. Employed at the University of Cincinnati. Experienced mentor with Cincinnati Youth Collaborative; voluntarily assisted with in-school reading and spelling during lunch breaks because I care about the success of our children.

2. What can be done to improve Cincinnati Public Schools' results at current funding levels? (100 word limit)

Demand more accountability from each school, engage civic leaders, parents and the community to assist with mentoring and volunteering in schools and homes. Teach outside of text book using real-world issues in order to improve the education gap related to race, culture and other social economic factors our children are facing. Strengthen business and community partnerships for career programs and internships. Creation of more Summer Enrichment Programs.

3. What will you do to build consensus in the community in support of Cincinnati Public Schools? (100 word limit)

Increase awareness of the needs and successes of Cincinnati Public Schools to show how educational success is directly linked to better employment and thriving communities. I'll Encourage more parental and community participation to help defeat the social economic and health barriers that are often overlooked in the school system. Increase overall communications between the school board and community.

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