Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

As a parent of three students who have attended District 196 schools, I know that our district's schools have prepared them well for for their chosen paths. As a real estate professional, I know that excellent schools keep our property values high, encourage local businesses, and promote safe neighborhoods. School District 196 has some of the most renowned schools in the nation, with experienced and highly trained teachers who are committed to a safe and productive learning environment. As your Representative, I have supported legislation that ensures our public schools continue to be the best in the nation.

As your State Representative, I will continue to support full and equitable funding for our public schools
Ensure funding to allow schools to have small class sizes, well-trained teachers and support staff, as well as a safe environment in which to learn.
Provide funding for early learning and full-service schools that will ensure that Minnesota's opportunity gaps will grow smaller.
Listen and support educators and parents to determine what is best for our kids.
Oppose vouchers and school privatization, which diverts funding from our public schools to institutions that are not accredited and have little oversight.
Fight for highly trained educators and strong licensing standards. Retaining current teachers and successfully recruiting future teachers into the profession requires high standards and higher salaries, not less preparation and training.
Promote programs that help make our schools safe and free from fear. Increasing the ratio of counselors to students, keeping class sizes small, anti-bullying campaigns, and other mental health programs will help make our schools safer. Arming teachers is not a reasonable solution.
Support a public two-year associate program for students willing to work hard for higher education. States should also support any student who wishes to obtain a trade degree at a public vocational school.
Advocate for programs that will lead to the forgiveness of a percentage of the current outstanding educational loan debt.

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