Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Access to quality education and training is a concern for all Pennsylvanians. The economic health of the state relies on a well-trained, educated population. Parents must have access to high quality pre-Kindergarten options and affordable college tuition for their children. Pennsylvania's public schools must meet the demands of the 21st century.

Conklin believes that educational opportunities must be available for all Pennsylvanians. He provides unwavering support for the Pre-K counts program, which has expanded access to quality care for more than 10,000 children ages 3-5 in Pennsylvania. Conklin has met with student organizations to express support for higher education funding and strategize ways to limit cost increases for Pennsylvania families.

* Continues to support funding for public and higher education
* Will work toward the legislative reforms called for by the Jobs of the Future report on the status of Career and Technical education
* Will work for the expansion of the Pre-K counts program
* Work with educators to develop sensible regulations for teacher training and certification

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