Election Day Message This message is being sent to parents of all students in Fort Bend ISD.

Election Day Message

This message is being sent to parents of all students in Fort Bend ISD.

Parents, 

Tomorrow is Election Day. In addition to the stress of a world pandemic, our country is experiencing heightened emotions due to divisive racial conversations and polarizing political views.

This is not the first time our country has been so divided on leadership. In 1800, Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated incumbent President John Adams. The election was described by historians as bitter and riddled with slander and personal attacks.

We will soon learn who will be the next president of the United States. Regardless of the outcome, Fort Bend ISD will continue our commitment to educate our students and provide them with a safe and supportive learning environment.

My expectation is that our staff will teach our students in a balanced and unbiased manner and that our students will treat each other with respect and grace. Negative actions toward those with differing political views will not be tolerated.

As partners in your child’s education, it is crucial that we equip our students with a strong educational foundation, but we must also consider the importance of teaching them the responsibilities and duties of being an American; to be informed, active citizens who can work through and accept differences in perspectives without conflict. As one of the most diverse public school districts in the nation, FBISD will continue to inspire and equip students in schools where differences are valued and celebrated.

In closing, I would like to share part of an email message I received from Jon Gordon earlier today.

“Individually, you can't control who wins the election, but you can control what you do the day after tomorrow. 

You can be happy.

You can work hard. 

You can love others.

You can make a difference. 

You can pray for the President to lead well and make great decisions. 

You can invent something that changes the world. 

You can start and build a successful business. 

You can inspire your students and believe in them. 

You can help heal someone. 

You can feed the poor and help the needy. 

You can raise your children with great values and principles. 

You can love, serve, and care. 

The President will be in control of running the country but you and only you are in control of running your life. Leadership is important. But one person doesn't make America. We make America.”

Charles Dupre

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