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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here are the D-endorsed, at-large candidates 
Kyle McDaniel, 34
Party: Democrat endorsed
McDaniel said he wants to direct resources to schools most heavily affected by pandemic-related school closures. He said that includes tutoring support, supplemental e-learning, increased staffing and family support services.
McDaniel also wants to address teacher shortages with retention bonuses, higher pay and teacher pipeline programs. Other priorities include combating student hunger by eliminating all existing lunch debt and phasing out lunch fees; addressing gun violence; and working to deliver consistent special education services.
Ryan L. McElveen, 37
Party: Democrat endorsed
McElveen previously served on the school board from 2012 to 2019. He said he wants to focus on mental health for all students, specifically working to provide supportive environments in schools. He wants to offer every student at least one annual mental health screening check and access to professional resources.
In addition to mental health, McElveen said he would prioritize retaining high-quality educators, maintaining safe facilities, implementing universal high-quality pre-K programs and supporting an inclusive curriculum by “preventing the banning of books, and upholding the rights of LGBTQIA+ students.”
Ilryong Moon, 66
Party: Democrat endorsed
Moon previously served on the school board from 1995 to 1999 and then again from 2004 to 2019. Moon said he wants to address achievement gaps and pandemic learning loss, with a focus on those who were affected most. He suggests offering more opportunities during summer and winter breaks and weekends, as well as expanding preschool programs to help reduce achievement and opportunity gaps.
Other issues Moon hopes to tackle include teacher recruitment and retention; staff and student mental health and well-being; and engagement with families and communities.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/10/07/fairfax-county-school-board-election-guide/
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Those all sound impossible (teacher pay, retention bonuses, etc. come from the county - would they advocate for a meals tax?) or ridiculous (weekend school).

What about actual improvements such as giving teachers more planning time/fewer meetings, more autonomy, support for discipline and managing misbehavior?  Those are things that are possible and that would help.  [/quote]

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And the only one who seems to place academics as his first priority is Moon.[/quote]

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