Letter to the Editor: Iowa Legislature cannot ignore Allamakee education

To the Editor:

I read the article “Area legislators field numerous concerns as public sounds off about issues at local legislative forum” in your March 23 edition about concerns regarding school funding.

I think all Iowans agree that quality education is key to a prosperous community.

It concerns me that Allamakee schools are not receiving the funding they need to provide quality education to students in our district. As a Waukon High School alumna, I can empathize with students whose learning experience is impeded because of budget cuts. It is not the student’s fault that enrollment is declining in our rural district.

That’s why I’m asking my district’s legislators to push this issue at the capitol. Students across Iowa should receive a quality, funded education, regardless of their zip code.

Sincerely,

Samantha Manning
St. Paul, MN