Impressed with Berkowitz, Begich

As a longtime teacher in the Mat-Su Valley, I am so impressed with the stands that both Ethan Berkowitz and Mark Begich have taken in support of education. They both realize how important it is to reform No Child Left Behind so we can focus on teaching, not testing.

From my experience as a teacher and librarian for 26 years, I know that early childhood education access desperately needs to be expanded and funding for higher education in the form of increased federal student loans is imperative for our leaders of tomorrow.

This is also the position that Mark Begich and Ethan Berkowitz strongly support. I urge all Alaskans who are concerned about quality education for our children to support these two fine candidates who will lead us into the 21st century, instead of dwelling in the past.

Abby Kellner-Rode

Wasilla