{"id":451,"date":"2026-08-25T11:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/?page_id=451"},"modified":"2026-08-31T23:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:13:30","slug":"why-um-running","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/why-um-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I&#8217;m Running for ESU 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f71ceff wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"is-style-rectangular wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0161-edited-3.jpeg?strip=info&#038;w=400&#038;ssl=1 400w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"445\" data-id=\"955\" data-link=\"https:\/\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/home\/img_0161-5\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0161-edited-3.jpeg\" data-width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0161-edited-3.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-rectangular wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"363\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0681-edited-5.jpeg?resize=328%2C363&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0681-edited-5.jpeg?w=328&amp;ssl=1 328w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0681-edited-5.jpeg?resize=271%2C300&amp;ssl=1 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-69bc4bdf\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dwb4ne.com\/staging\/4787\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5271.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-474\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f71ceff wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-fed0428f wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><span>&nbsp;I am running for the ESU 3 Board because I believe parents deserve to understand what ESU 3 is doing, how its resources are supporting our schools and what progress we are making for students.<\/span><br><\/strong><br><strong>I want to bring greater transparency and accessibility to the Board and give parents<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-fed0428f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">someone they can have an actual conversation with. That means listening to parents, understanding their concerns and priorities, and making it easier for families to see how ESU 3 is supporting their local schools.<br><br>As a former teacher, I also understand how important it <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>is for educators to have effective <\/strong>tools, resources and training. I want to ensure those resources are reaching the districts that need them, that teacher training respects the values and priorities of parents and local communities, and that we remain focused on helping our students learn, grow and succeed.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Dale believes Educational Service Units have an important responsibility to support local school districts and educators.<\/strong> <strong>He is running for the ESU 3 Board because he believes his experience can contribute <\/strong>t<strong>o stronger educational outcomes<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> e<strong>ffective support for teachers and studen<\/strong>ts.<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dale has identified improving educational results as one of the primary reasons for his candidacy. He believes the services and resources provided through the ESU should support the educational outcomes districts are working to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources Where They&#8217;re Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dale believes ESU resources should reach the appropriate districts and be used for the needs they are intended to address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools &amp; Training for Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dale believes ESU 3 has an important role in providing teachers with tools and training that help educators and students thrive. His own classroom experience gives him firsthand familiarity with the work teachers do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parents &amp; Local Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dale believes teacher training should respect the parental values of the districts being served. 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