Continuing the Dialogue

A conversation for Cascade, and public education in general

Dear Friend and Community Member,

I just wanted to reiterate that I work for Cascade, and I take that responsibility seriously. I am obligated to provide you with enough facts about that elected role so you know what to expect of me. Balancing the boundaries of governance with the will of the public is not always easy, and the public education system is complex. But that is the role.

To support that function and to meet your expectations of transparency, I share my thoughts with you through these emails/posts. It is just as important that you know who I am, how I think, and what I believe as it is for me to know what you think, feel, and believe. Dialogue is a prerequisite for proper representative governance.

In that spirit, a 20 year resident of Cascade with intimate working knowledge of public education joined me for a conversation that I wanted to share with you. We discussed challenges that schools face and how good governance, clear roles, representative leadership, and parent-partners can help overcome them to build strong communities, schools, and future adults. I encourage you to listen and share your feedback with me or my guest the next time you bump into either of us. You can find the conversation on Spotify, just <click here>.

I hope it brings value to your day and adds depth to your understanding of good governance. I feel very lucky to be a part of this community, and am honored to be of service.

Brad Howlett