Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I believe in public education and small schools. I am opposed to any attempt to close or force consolidation of any school in the 110th District, without a viable, reasonable, and a factual plan. We need to get beyond the name calling and talking above each other and seek real compromise and solutions. We all agree, a strong education system helps citizens of all ages. It is imperative that we have good schools across the state which prepare students higher education which in turn helps create a work force of informed and engaged citizens. Rhetoric does not teach students the skills they need to be successful. We need to continue to invest and encourage vocational education as every community will need the next generation of service providers. We must also support and encourage research at our colleges and universities and support the Board of Regents as they strive for excellence and expand their reach.

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