2014 NJ Senate debate: on Education
Jeff Bell:
End federal involvement in education
Question topic: The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.Bell: Strongly Disagree.
Question topic: Briefly list political or legislative issues of most concern to you.
Bell: Ending the federal government's involvement in education, starting with Common Core
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 New Jersey Senate race
Sep 30, 2014
Murray Sabrin:
Oppose nationwide Common Core standards
Question topic: The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Sabrin: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 New Jersey Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
Cory Booker:
Ensure that college tuition is not a long-term burden
The very fact that Congress has been paralyzed in the face of student loan rates that are set to double is only the latest piece of evidence that we are not putting education first. The situation is absolutely unacceptable: Tuition rates are climbing
and student loan debt has topped over a trillion dollars nationally. More than 100,000 low-income students are denied the ability to go to college every year, and a typical low-income family dedicates the equivalent of more than 70 percent of its annual
income to send a child to college for a year. Here in New Jersey, as in many states, there has been a massive spike in college enrollment paired with steep cuts in state support, putting tremendous pressure on tuition.
As your Senator, I will support access to the education our kids need to succeed by doing all I can to ensure paying for that education is not a barrier or long-term burden.
Source: 2013-2014 New Jersey Senate campaign web CoryBooker.com
Nov 3, 2013
Cory Booker:
Pre-school for 3-year-olds; more teacher empowerment
We have a lot to be proud of in Newark, including:- More kids in preschool: 61 percent more 3 and 4 year olds enrolled in public preschool;
- Tackling illiteracy: Raised philanthropy to provide 120,000 books for nearly 12,000 low-income students
at 20 Newark public schools to help build home libraries;
- Options: Attracted new public school models, leading to families having more quality public education choices;
- Healthier families: Newark doubled the number of schools served by
school-based health centers.
- Places to play: Expanded acres of school athletic fields and playgrounds;
- Empowering teachers: Establishment of a "Teacher Innovation Fund" that pays for ideas teachers have to improve student outcomes;
- Rewarding
good teachers: Facilitated a groundbreaking teacher's union contract that made the district the first in New Jersey to offer performance bonuses to effective teachers, and holding accountable ineffective teachers who are failing our kids.
Source: 2013-2014 New Jersey Senate campaign web CoryBooker.com
Nov 3, 2013
Cory Booker:
Fundamental right to high quality public education
I believe that access to a high quality public education is a fundamental American right and that fully realizing the genius of our children is vital to the health of our economy and a strong and secure future for our country. Knowing this,
I pulled together stakeholders from across our city and nation to develop strategies and take action for our kids. I then went out and raised over $200 million to launch initiatives that would help our public schools meet their enormous obligations.
Source: 2013-2014 New Jersey Senate campaign web CoryBooker.com
Nov 3, 2013
Cory Booker:
Newark Workshops got $1.3M in Pell Grants
We must do more to make college more affordable for anyone who is seeking to advance their education. Ensuring more ready access to college is not only about providing all Americans with an opportunity to succeed, but is also an investment in our economy
As Mayor, I established a program at Newark's Financial Empowerment Center that reached more than 1,000 college-bound Newarkers through financial aid workshops. It has helped Newark students receive approximately $1.3 million in Pell Grant awards.
Source: 2013-2014 New Jersey Senate campaign web CoryBooker.com
Nov 3, 2013
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