MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: January 7, 2021 999 In a letter to families Thursday, Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas addressed Wednesday’s day of unrest at the U.S. Capitol, stressing the role of education in a strong democracy: Dear Edmonds School District families, We have encountered so many unprecedented challenges over the past year, and now we add yet another. With that said, I want to share my thoughts on the violent actions that took place in the U.S. Capitol yesterday. It is an extremely concerning time when our own government and democratic process is halted and our elected representatives are evacuated for their safety.