PoliticIt with Erin Longacre: Restoring Academic Excellence in Canyons District 6

PoliticIt with Erin Longacre: Restoring Academic Excellence in Canyons District 6

Erin Longacre joins PoliticIt to share why she’s running for Canyons School Board District 6. From exposing flaws in SEL programs to advocating for academic rigor, Erin calls for transparency, accountability, and stronger parent-school collaboration. Her message is clear: it’s time to raise the bar in public education and return to core learning values.

In this compelling episode, Utah State Senator John D. Johnson sits down with Erin Longacre, a candidate for the Canyons School Board District 6, to discuss the growing grassroots movement to restore academic rigor, redefine local control, and address parent concerns head-on.

From her firsthand experience with controversial SEL (Social Emotional Learning) programs to her bold ideas for improving communication between parents, teachers, and board members, Erin shares a candid vision rooted in community values and educational fundamentals. She dives into issues like discipline, declining enrollment, board transparency, and the urgent need to return the classroom focus to reading, writing, arithmetic—and reason.

If you’re concerned about the direction of public education, this episode is for you.

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📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
2:10 – Why Erin Decided to Run
8:30 – The SEL Controversy
14:45 – Communication Breakdown with the School Board
21:00 – Raising Expectations in Classrooms
27:00 – Local Control and Legislative Engagement
33:15 – Involving Parents and the Community
39:00 – Returning Focus to Academics
45:00 – Erin’s Vision for District 6
50:00 – Final Thoughts

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