Quoting The Signal from Nov. 8, 2011: “In fewer than five years, Cedarcreek Elementary School has been transformed. The Canyon Country schools Academic Performance Index score rose by 120 points over two school years, a rare occurrence for a public school.  ... The school is also known as a Title I site because 73 percent of its 470 students come from low-income households. ... Another 50 percent of students are considered English-language learners and need extra support in their studies.”

Many of the parents cannot help their children with their lessons at home for obvious reasons be it precious time or ability. Meager earnings go toward shelter and food — a tutor is a luxury that is out of consideration. Teachers provide much of the classroom supplies, but parents help as best they can.

These are not the two college-graduated, affluent households described by Tim Myers in his March 4 column. These parents cannot just pick up their families and move to a better school or neighborhood like the Myers clan.

But the teachers who taught the children achieved something no other school in the Saugus Union School District accomplished. The parents are so very proud of their children and show respect and gratitude to the teachers. Visiting the school, you see this pride. Look in the eyes of the parents, and you see this.

Next fall, nine of the 20 Cedarcreek teachers behind this successful transformation may be laid off. Class sizes will increase.
I close with that thought and leave the moral and outcome of this story to you, dear reader.