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Friday, 10 July 2009 02:00

Kudos to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl for publicly stating that the Pittsburgh Promise is as important as winning the Super Bowl and hosting the G-20 economic summit ("Fund Raising Not the Only Goal of Pittsburgh Promise," July 7). An important message is sent when the city's top elected official asserts that education deserves the same attention that is lavished on professional sports and public relations.

Mr. Ravenstahl voiced strong support for the Promise when it was launched shortly after he became mayor in 2006. Now, with the perspective that comes with being a new parent, it's likely that he is even more keen on making high academic achievement a reality for all Pittsburgh children.

The mayor can take an immediate, positive step toward that goal by filling a recently vacated school board seat with an independent-minded appointee who is 100 percent committed to both the Promise and the job.

CHRIS ZURAWSKY
Squirrel Hill

 

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