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Senator Dan Sparks. Interview . How do you gather information to remain informed about issues?. The use of “House Research” Constituents Town meetings Emails Private and Paid Lobby people Talking to people. Represents Districts Values.
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Senator Dan Sparks Interview
How do you gather information to remain informed about issues? • The use of “House Research” • Constituents • Town meetings • Emails • Private and Paid Lobby people • Talking to people
Represents Districts Values • Senator Sparks spoke about the many different districts within his constituency • Would support moving from NCLB to more of a growth model • Explained about funding being cut across the board to help balance the deficit • Rural vs. Metro (equitable funding) • Proponent of All-Day K
Ability to work collaboratively • Communication lines are open between state senators and federal representatives • Member of 5 committees • 3 or less is the norm • May stick around to chair in a leadership role • Is known to work well with the members of the house
Learned to see school districts as political systems of governance subject to support from publicly elected officials Prepared to lead by following political issues and decisions along with the impact they have on education