Even though I'm semi-retired, I will always consider myself an educator. I truly believe that a quality public education is the key to any successful community. We will need to address the way we fund our public schools; urban, suburban, and regional, so that funding is equitable and beneficial for all.
Education aid increased $33 million with $2.9 to fund pre-kindergarten and increased funding for English language learning by $2.3 million. Several education reform bills passed including reforms to school curriculum, fast-tracking the principal certification process, and greater management of schools at the local school level.