Elect
Marc Cooper
Franklin Mckinley School Board
After teaching in the public school system for the past 22 years, I have sadly recognized that children are being promoted to high school unprepared to succeed academically. I am running for Franklin-McKinley School District Board to have an impact on the preparation of kindergarten through 8th grade students to succeed in high school. As a trustee, I will focus on, what I call, my ABC’s.
My ABC’s
Academic Proficiency
While California spends more money per pupil than any other state in the union, the National Center for Educational Statistics show that our fourth-grade reading scores are among the lowest in the nation. Our district must focus on reading, math, language, and science. Our children must be prepared to excel in high school.
Being Accountable to Parents
Schools have embraced a curriculum (Social Emotional Learning) that places the teacher and the school at the center of developing a child's values. Parents do not relinquish their rights when they send their child to school. Parents have the right to "Opt-Out" their child from curriculum that does not focus on reading, math, language and science.
Common Sense
Children must be kept safe at all times. Whether the child is walking to school, at recess, in the classroom, using the restroom/gym or attending a club at lunchtime, the district must be diligent in ensuring that no physical or emotional harm takes place.
Overview of Franklin-McKinley Elementary Performance: District vs. State
Click to read about the recent California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
NOTE: This information does not include the 2024-25 data. When complied, this link will be updated.
