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Angela Mathews –Committed, Caring, and Focused! Democrat Candidate for State House District 77 A Voice of Strength for Necessary Change
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s a candidate for Michigan’s House District 77, my decision to run is driven by a commitment to serve our community and a belief in the positive impact that thoughtful legislation can have an impact on our daily lives. My campaign is built on three foundational pillars: enhancing our educational systems, supporting economic growth, and ensuring environmental sustainability as shared with
you below:
1. Education Education is the cornerstone of personal and community development. I am committed to implementing policies that ensure every child in Michigan has access to a quality education that equips them for the future. My focus areas within education include: • Funding and Resources: This includes investing in urban and rural school districts to balance educational opportunities.
• Technology Integration: Promote technology integration in classrooms to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for a technologically driven world. This involves hardware like computers and tablets and software and digital literacy programs. • Special Education and Inclusivity: Expand resources and training for special education services to ensure inclusivity and support for students Turn to Page 11 ANGELA MATHEWS...
Courtesy Photo-Angela Mathews and her team get ready to march in the City of Lansing 4th of July Parade 2024
Michigan Lottery: More than $28 Billion to Support Public Education Since 1972
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he Michigan Lottery is celebrating 10 years of the Excellence in Education awards! Established in 2014, the Excellence in Education awards recognize outstanding Michigan public school educators. Every week during the school year, the Michigan Lottery selects one outstanding educator to receive the Ex-
cellence in Education award. The award winner receives a $2,000 cash prize! All public school educators are eligible,
so be sure to include teachers, administrators, coaches, and support staff in your nominations!
Each winner also receives a plaque and their own news segment featured on WXYZTV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, WNEM-TV, Saginaw, and WWTV-TV in Traverse City. At the end of the school year, the Michigan Lottery selects one weekly winner to receive the Lottery’s Educa-
tor of the Year award and a $10,000 cash prize. All public school employees may be nominated for the Excellence in Education awards. To nominate a public school educator for the 20232024 school year, To learn more about the Excellence in Education program, please visit https://www.michiganlottery. com/excellence-in-education.