Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

As New Hampshire moves into competency based education (CBE) I feel it's important for schools to focus on high academic standards. Individualized learning helps students discover their personal learning style, which is the key to life long learning.

I see tremendous value in our public schools and I want them to be the best they can be. However, I also support parents freedom to choose the best public, private, charter or home school program for their children.

I support the idea of education savings accounts (ESA's) however many financial details have yet to be worked out on this program.

I support parental rights in education.

I believe we need to trust that teachers and administrators working with parents, can offer some of the best ideas on how to improve public education.

Of equal importance is New Hampshire's Careers and Technical Education. New Hampshire's 2.6 unemployment rate reflects the need for workers of all kinds, but especially skilled workers. Vocational schools and Career and Technical Education is critical.

Do you have input about education that I should know about? I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Please contact me via phone or email.

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