Dear Representative Kent Smith,
My name is Caitlin Fitzsimmons and I am a student at John Carroll University. I am from New York which is about 4 hours away from University Heights. I would like to discuss a very serious topic with you about our education systems in today's society.
Even though people don't realize it, education is the root to many people's successes. It is where everything starts for children. Schools give children hope that there is something better out there for them. A chance to make a difference.
Now, schools out there are not all financially the same. As you know, schools get most of their money from property taxes around the school district. The value of some places are more expensive than other places. Even though it sounds fair, it really isn't. The poorer districts don't have very expensive living conditions so their money to finance the school is very low. This then influences the schools' conditions. In one particular school in Ohio, young children had to hold umbrellas while going from one class to another in the school because the ceiling was leaking from melting snow and rain. While in more richer communities, they aren't worried about leaking ceilings and the school conditions. They are more worried about if their children will get sick because they can't afford heating. The more richer communities have computers and more advantages to have their students succeed in life.
If you want to help out people from poorer places succeed and to help end poverty, this is the place to start. If the schools don't look good or aren't even safe, then how do you expect the students to succeed and change their lives? The kids won't feel motivated then they won't do well academically.
Help change this community in a positive way. The children of Ohio need your help.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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