What's a father to do?

I will be taking a break from late night political events in the near term as I take care of my son and expecting wife while she is on bed rest. I can’t help but be worried however. I’m not worried about my unborn son or wife, they’ll be fine. Modern medicine is amazing.

I’m worried about what I, as a father of two, am going to do in just a few short years when it comes time for my children to start their educational careers. How can I in good conscience send my children off to school in a town that exhibits one of the worst examples of efficiency in cost and achievement. How can I delude myself into thinking my children will get a good education in East Hartford schools?

There is an obvious escape, which would be simply moving away from East Hartford to a town which has better schools. I like most of East Hartford’s residents don’t have that option however. I, like most residents, have the economic realities of living in CT (one of the highest cost of living states) weighing down upon my shoulders each day.

I don’t think I should have to move to another town for the sake of education. I think it’s about time East Hartford changes from the undesirable smudge next to Hartford into a shining beacon a revitalization. It’s time that East Hartford throws off it’s burden of failing schools and and the associated crime and economic stagnation they bring.

Monday I presented my thoughts on a solution to the East Hartford Republican Town Committee. Soon I hope to present my thoughts to all of you.

I hope that all the residents of East Hartford will stand with me when the time comes to dismantle this system that has been failing us for generations.

More to come…