For 30 years, AAPS teachers have born the brunt of funding cuts from Lansing in the form of pay cuts, step freezes, and no cost of living increases.  Teachers are the backbone of education; our district needs to compensate them competitively.  AAPS needs to find ways to balance the budget that align with the communities' values.  

Human beings learn best from human teachers.  Research has correlated increased ed tech use with decreasing test scores on both standardized and cognitive tests.  AAPS should invest in teachers, not gamified ed tech. 

Prior to the pandemic, AAPS had more robust community engagement and committees that included teachers, community leaders, and community members.  The school district must tap into the city's knowledge and experience.  A first, essential step is being transparent with budgeting and decision making.