October 25, 2020<br /> <br /> Confused about the language on the ballot that says "This is a property tax increase," when everyone is saying it's actually NOT a tax increase? Watch this conversation and you'll understand so much better. Spoiler alert: It's because...politics. <br /> <br /> 0:22 - 5:40 <br /> Intro, summary of DISD progress<br /> <br /> 5:55 - 12:30<br /> What happens if the bond passes?<br /> Is this the right time with shaky economy to pass this large bond?<br /> Explain why it's not a tax increase.<br /> HB3 (and politics) is why that language is on the ballot.<br /> <br /> 12:30 - 17:55<br /> Should we really celebrate HB3?<br /> How does the state legislature affect district funding?<br /> <br /> 17:55-19:37<br /> Breakdown of the 5 propositions on the ballot (and why there have to be 5). You guessed it: Politics!<br /> <br /> 19:40-26:50<br /> Rabbi Nancy talks about her family's choice to send kids to private school and the value of public education. <br /> Miguel talks about DISD's intentional socio-economic/ethnic mix and shows charts that reveal how integration produces better outcomes for all kids. <br /> <br /> 26:50-32:55<br /> George talks about how a narrative change for public schools is needed to help families make the choice to send their kids to public school. <br /> RootEd in San Antonio is doing this.<br /> Miguel talks about how you can help change the narrative for DISD.<br /> <br /> 32:56 - 35:45<br /> Value of public education for society.<br /> <br /> 36:00 - 39:05<br /> Public ed should be a first choice for families.<br /> <br /> 39:05-41:05<br /> More than just academics on the bond: extra-curricular too. Why should we invest in that?<br /> <br /> 41:07-43:20<br /> Parallel between improving school facilities and improving houses of worship (and your own home).<br /> <br /> 43:20-45:16<br /> Karla Garcia's story about the building contributing to the mindset about a student's potential.<br /> <br /> 45:16-end<br /> What's coming up in next legislative session.<br /> Summing up...<br /> When you vote on this bond, ask yourself: "Do I want kids to be able to go to the kind of school they can be safe in, succeed in, and be proud of in my city, or do I not?"