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Goldstein Endorsed by Arlington Democrats for Second Term on School Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2019
ARLINGTON, VA--Incumbent Reid Goldstein was pleased to accept the endorsement of the Arlington County Democratic Committee for a second term on the Arlington School Board.
“I am deeply humbled and very proud to have won the endorsement of the Arlington Democrats. In my second term I will continue focusing on instruction, inclusion and integrated planning to ensure a superior education for all students in the face of relentlessly rising enrollment, while also addressing student stress,” said Goldstein.
“I’d like to thank David Priddy for the ideas he advocated during the campaign and for his support of our outstanding public school system.”
“I would not be celebrating tonight without the steadfast support of my family, neighbors, friends and colleagues on the School Board, County Board and other elected officials. Thank you for the talent and time you gave to this campaign.”
The endorsement was announced this evening at Washington-Lee High School following a three-day caucus. A total of 2,000 votes were cast; Goldstein received 1,231 votes and Priddy received 763. There was also 1 provisional ballot and 5 blank ballots cast.
My Priorities as a School Board Member
Curriculum
Opportunity Gap and Inclusion: Provide the resources to enable maximum opportunities for all.
Promoting STEM: Strengthen partnerships with academia, businesses and government to promote STEM.
Technology: Base investments on proven educational results.
Essentials
Facility Investments: Focus on ensuring capacity for all students in facilities that are in good repair and support instruction.
Teacher Compensation: Recruit and retain the best staff to maintain APS standards for a high quality education.
Stress: Prioritize reducing the stress students encounter in school by teaching them the life skills to cope with stress.
Securing Our Future
Focus on the Greatest Challenge: Keeping the level of instruction high while addressing capacity needs during times of relentlessly rising enrollment.
Student Enrollment Projections: We must have greater transparency for projections.
Early Childhood Education: This is a great investment in our students’ future. I will maintain our community’s commitment to early childhood education.
Please join my supporters and me working together for Arlington Schools
From the candidate...
Reid's Promise
My door is always open. I will listen. I will return your call or message within 24 hours.
Reid's Commitment
Commitment to public education has always been a core value in my family. Both my parents were public school teachers. My wife and I attended public schools. My children attended APS and Virginia’s public university system. My eldest daughter is a public school teacher.
Reid's Experience
My experience spans elementary, middle and high schools, north and south Arlington schools, neighborhood and County-wide public schools. I have a professional background that includes strategic planning for federal government and private industry clients.