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All children want to learn.


Not all children learn the same way at the same pace.

All parents do their best to provide their children with the best possible educational opportunities.

There are many kinds of learning environments suited to many kinds of learners.

Every child should have access to free, public education where they thrive as learners.

All citizens share the responsibility for making this education available to all.

If children have what they need, it is better for everyone.

We do not have to compete for resources. When we work together, we are stronger.

When adults model how to collaborate using conversation, children learn how to collaborate using conversation.

All children deserve to feel included, welcome and safe in all schools and neighborhoods.

We are all on the same side, the side of all children.

- from a few local parents whose children attend Ross Valley Charter School

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