Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites: on Education
Leah Vukmir:
Expand school choice
Every child, regardless of location or background, must have access to a quality education. That's why I have worked so hard to improve our public schools, as well as expand
school choice so that parents have the best options available for educating their children. We must also train our workforce by providing them with the tools needed to fill the jobs that are open. Education
Source: 2014 Wisconsin State Senate campaign website LeahVukmir.com
Nov 1, 2014
Amanda Swafford:
Dismantle the Department of Education
It is time to dismantle the Department of Education and restore the responsibility of education to our local communities and Boards of Education.
A centralized Department of Education results in a one-size fits all approach that may or may not be appropriate for different regions in the country.
National standards have done precious little to actually improve education. Therefore, the closer our education decisions are made to home, the better we are able to compete and improve the quality of education.
And parents who home school or choose alternative education opportunities should not be penalized by not having access to all taxpayer funded educational facilities and services.
Source: 2014 Georgia Senate campaign website, AmandaSwafford.net
Sep 30, 2014
Dave Domina:
Treat public education as a basic right of citizenship
It is time for Americans to recognize the right to an education as a basic, civil right of citizenship. Without education for all Americans, stability, upward mobility, and progress are not attainable. Education must be measured by, and rooted in, strong
public schools. Care must be taken to permit alternatives to public education, but the public schools mandatory curriculum must be met or satisfied through proficiency testing.The US needs a comprehensive educational policy for the 21st Century-
Education as a basic civil right for all Americans.
- More and better resources for classroom teachers
- Rigorous evaluation of schools of education and alternative pathways to the teaching profession.
- Improved and invigorated teacher education in
enhanced schools of education.
- Strengthened professional standards for teaching
- Pre-K educational investment through federal formula based funding
- Vocational education at high school and post-high school levels.
Source: 2014 Nebraska Senate campaign website, DaveDomina.com
Sep 1, 2014
Steve Daines:
Expand school choice where public schools are poor
Education is the lifeblood of our future. As a graduate of Montana State University, and parent of four children who have attended Bozeman public schools, I know firsthand how Montana educators go the extra mile to create an education environment
conducive to learning.The federal government plays a limited but important role in education, especially in helping states and local governments serve disadvantaged students and those with disabilities. As I meet with educators in Montana, they seem
to share a concern about "one size fits all" metrics that currently dictate federal funding as part of No Child Left Behind. While well-intended, these metrics are difficult for rural areas to achieve. As Congress works to strengthen No Child Left
Behind, I will fight to ensure that all of Montana's education needs are met. As part of this effort, I will push for expanding school choice so that more parents can send their children to a high-performing school where public schools are poor.
Source: 2014 Montana Senate campaign website, daines.house.gov
Sep 1, 2014
Shenna Bellows:
Voucher programs siphon public school money
Supporting Public Education: I wouldn't be in this race if not for the good public education I received. Fully funding our schools, building new ones where they're needed, and hiring more teachers will mean more opportunities for students to succeed no
matter where they live or how much money their family earns. I oppose voucher programs that siphon public money to private or religious institutions that don't level the playing field and often exclude the students who most need a chance at a young age.
I also oppose the overly onerous new testing requirements mandated by the federal government. No Child Left Behind, supported by Republican Susan Collins, was a huge mistake.
It's time to invest in education at the local level again. Public schools helped build the intellectual foundation of this country, and they need to be supported.
Source: 2014 Maine Senate campaign website BellowsForSenate.com
Aug 31, 2014
Terri Lynn Land:
Local funding and local control of schools
Michigan First: Why I Oppose Common CoreBack to school season is already upon us. I'm a mom, and the thing that was always on top of my mind this time of year was making sure my kids were getting a good education.
A bedrock principle of
America's education system is local funding and local control of schools, that means putting Michigan first, not Washington. I support ending the Washington-imposed standards on local schools in Common Core and returning the power to our teachers, local
communities and parents.
I believe Michigan moms, dads and teachers know what's best for our kids, not Washington insiders. We need more state and local control of education, rather than the one-size-fits-all, top-down approach of the
Obama Administration.
What's best for Chicago is not what's best for Cheboygan. By returning control to local communities, we will put Michigan First and ensure a stronger education for our children that will prepare them for the future.
Source: 2014 Michigan Senate campaign website, TerriLynnLand.com
Aug 29, 2014
Gordon Howie:
Advocate for parental rights and school choice
This weekend, Gordon is attending three informational meetings on Common Core. These meeting are being sponsored by CAT (Citizens for Academic Transparency).
The featured speaker is Dr. Duke Pesta, a nationally recognized expert on the Federal takeover of education, who lays out clearly the dangers of Common Core and related Federal education mandates.
Gordon is a strong supporter of local and state control of education. "Parents and teachers are best equipped to manage the education of our children,"
he said. "I will continue to be an advocate for parental rights and school choice."
Source: 2014 S.D. Senate campaign website, GordonHowieForSenate.com
Aug 23, 2014
Gordon Ball:
I believe in public education
I grew up in Cocke County, one of the poorest counties in our state. It was my public education that allowed me to become a success in life and gain the opportunity to be where I am today. I want the same opportunity for all our children, whether they
live in a poor county, an inner-city housing project or a prosperous suburb. Equal opportunity demands it. That's the American dream. I believe in public education.We need to return to viewing education as an investment in our future.
We need to support early childhood education and give kids a fair shot at success from their earliest days. We need to continue support for school lunch programs. No child needs to worry more about being hungry than about an education. We need to impress
upon our state legislatures the importance of incorporating financial literacy into curriculums for grades 6-12. We need to work collaboratively with teachers, not against them, to improve the performance of students, teachers, and schools.
Source: 2014 Tennessee Senate campaign website, GordonBallSenate.com
Aug 7, 2014
Brad Hutto:
Keep state leaders focused like a laser beam on our schools
Brad understands how important education is to improving the lives of South Carolinians. He will fight to ensure South Carolina gets its fair share of national funding and help keep state leaders focused like a laser beam on our schools.
He knows that without a properly educated and trained work force, businesses looking to relocate will simply go someplace else.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
Connie Johnson:
Strengthen our public schools
At a young age, Connie learned from her parents, both public school teachers, the value of hard work and the responsibility of public service. As your U.S. Senator, Connie commits to strengthening our public schools. In order to strengthen Oklahoma
families, we must invest in Oklahoma students by strengthening our public school system. Right now, we aren't. Connie believes every Oklahoma K-12 student, regardless of zip code, deserves access to quality public education, well-paid, quality teachers,
quality textbooks to take home at night, and adequate supports that ensure success.Education is the road out of poverty. Connie understands the role a properly funded public education system plays in ensuring that all students have
the opportunity to rise to her or his individual potential. Oklahoma's students deserve more than standardized tests and haphazard "grading systems."
Source: 2014 Okla. Senate campaign website, cj4ok.com
Jun 25, 2014
Terry Adams:
Invest in our public education system
We must invest in our public education system with the aim to be the best in the world so that American workers can compete and win in the global economy. College and tech training must be affordable and we have to get a handle on the student loan debt
crisis before it is too lateLet's get real: a student without a high school diploma earns less than half of the per year average wage in America. 68% of the U.S. prison system is populated by individuals who did not graduate high school.
In a nutshell, if you don't graduate from high school, the deck is stacked against you.
Graduate from college, on the other hand, and see the opportunity to live the American dream unfold for you. In this country, the unemployment rate directly
correlates with your level of education, which makes sense. Earnings for those with a college degree are 32% more than average earnings and over 200% more than someone who fails to graduate from high school.
Source: 2014 TN Senate campaign website, AdamsForTN.com
Jun 25, 2014
Greg Orman:
National innovation for high student achievement
While public education is primarily a state-based issue, there can be a national voice in encouraging innovation and high achievement for every child. We need to seek ways to help children's education during their formative years so that they can get
a quality education to have a better opportunity at achieving their own American Dream. To remain competitive in the global marketplace, we need to keep college education affordable for the middle class.
Source: 2014 Kansas Senate campaign website, OrmanForSenate.com
Jun 17, 2014
David Alameel:
Quality education for ALL children, not just privileged few
As a father, David Alameel believes that the best investment we can make is in a quality education for ALL children, not just the privileged few. That is why he has been part of numerous non-profits that provide scholarships to young Texans who work
hard in school. As a Senator, David Alameel will continue to fight for education funding to make sure that our children get the world class education they deserve in order to compete in the increasingly global economy.
Source: 2014 Texas Senate campaign website
May 15, 2014
Joyce Dickerson:
Invest in quality public education
- Invest in universal pre-K programs and ensure every child has access to a quality public education;
- Invest in our small businesses, expanding opportunities for the continuation programs that expand entrepreneurship, while supporting
policies that strengthen existing businesses;
- Invest in infrastructure for our state to expand broadband and technology opportunities, to create quality jobs;
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Support the extension of unemployment benefits, and work to provide a solution for the long-term unemployed, and
- Work with our Congressional Delegation and
Members of Congress to provide bipartisan solutions to advance our community, state and nation forward.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website JoyceDickersonSC.com
May 15, 2014
Chad Taylor:
School vouchers represent focus on profit over education
It goes without saying that education in the United States is the ladder out of poverty--it's the leveling of the playing field. There exists no greater equalizer of opportunity than fair and open access to quality, public education.
The federal government has a commitment to ensuring that schools remain education centers and do not become profit centers. School vouchers, for instance, represent a movement toward that very goal.
I intend to provide a bulwark against efforts to transition federal education policy to nothing more than a subsidy of private education. I am myself a product of public schools and I wouldn't have achieved half of my success without the contributions
of great and dedicated teachers, so I will ensure educational equity for all students regardless of background by remaining a strong advocate of the very system that provides that opportunity. The future of Kansas public schools is safe in my hands.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, TaylorForUSSenate.com
May 2, 2014
Jeff Bell:
Expand school choice through vouchers and credits
The opportunity for a quality education should not depend on where a child lives. That's why programs to expand school choice, through vouchers and tax credits, have been worthwhile for those states that have done it.I believe Education Savings
Accounts make the most sense as the appropriate vehicle for school choice. These provide parents with a pre-funded account (in Arizona, where it was first implemented, it's 90% of average student spending) that can be used to purchase tuition, but also
textbooks, education therapies, and tutoring. This provides for a holistic funding mechanism for education where we fund children rather than institutions and spending decisions are in the hands of parents, not bureaucracies.
Education will be at the top of my list of areas from which the federal government needs to withdraw. There should be no further movement to impose national standards, which includes the bogus Common Core curriculum that waters down math and literature.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, Bell2014.com, "Issues"
May 2, 2014
Bruce Skarin:
Minimize standardized testing; maximize public resources
To make America great, we need a top-notch education system that is accessible to everyone both early and late in life. This requires schools and research that help people become productive citizens, with the skills needed to work on the great challenges
of our time.Our traditional teaching methods are unable to meet this challenge, but providing a more integrated approach requires significantly more effort to build and develop. As Senator I will push for reforms to minimize standardized testing and
put the focus on developing resources that improve long-term outcomes such as college graduation and job placement.
As Senator I will advocate for a program that helps educators develop a set of public and open resources that can be shared and
remixed to align skill development with the economy of the future. I will also fight to end the paywall that prevents the latest government funded research from getting into the hands of students and teachers.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, bruce2014.org "Our Issues"
Mar 31, 2014
Monica Wehby:
Increase school choice options for our families
Federal tax dollars aren't reaching Oregon classrooms. Dr. Wehby will work to bring our federal education dollars back to Oregon, increase school choice options for our families, and decrease frivolous mandates.
Monica will take on Common Core standards, protect our children's privacy, and promote block-grants that empower our teachers and local communities.
Source: 2014 Ore. Senate campaign website, www.MonicaForOregon.com
Mar 18, 2014
Nels Mitchell:
More funding for schools, from property tax, not sales tax
As the Idaho Legislature struggles to set education funding, Mitchell says Idahoans would do well to remember the root cause of today's misery: "During his seven months as fill-in governor, Jim Risch started the 'race to the bottom' in our schools, and
he owes an apology to the people of Idaho.""In 2006, Risch sold the legislature on a wrong-headed plan to swap public schools' property tax funding for an increase in the sales tax," Mitchell said. "He promised us schools wouldn't lose money.
The fact is, they lost big--$50 million in one fell swoop, and that was just the beginning."
Mitchell said Risch's scheme raised the sales tax by a penny, which impacted all Idaho families, while the concurrent property tax cut mostly benefited
big corporations, and wealthy Idahoans. They got hefty breaks while Idaho families paid more in sales tax and often more in property tax as well because of override levies. "The future of our state lies in our public education system," Mitchell said.
Source: 2014 Senate Campaign web, NelsMitchellForIdaho.com, "P.R."
Mar 5, 2014
David Clements:
Reduce taxes so families can pay for private schools
As the Federal Government has increased the size and budget of the Department of Education, deficiencies in test scores and student performance have become more prevalent. The quality of the education of our children has not been improved by the policies
of a structurally unaccountable, inefficient and unelected bureaucracy.Critical decisions should be made locally. This would allow parents, teachers and community leaders, instead of out-of-touch Washington bureaucrats,
to determine the most efficient use of resources.
While there is a need for state-funded public education, I firmly believe that education starts with the family.
Accordingly, I will support any measure that relieves the tax burden on all hard-working parents so they can allocate more of their own resources to alternatives such as home-school and private schools.
Source: 2014 N.M. Senate campaign website, ClementsForNM.com
Feb 18, 2014
Alison Grimes:
Every child has the right to a quality education
EXPANDING ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION: Alison will also work with families, educators and schools to ensure our children have access to quality education and are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to succeed. Education is the passport out of
poverty, and every child has the right to a quality education. A good education is an economic necessity and should not be a luxury. Education is the gateway to good-paying jobs, economic growth and a strong middle class.
Mitch McConnell negotiated a Washington budget deal that caused 1,100 Kentucky children to lose access to early childhood education and cut an estimated
$31.8 million from Kentucky schools. He also opposed legislation to hire and preserve jobs for teachers and blocked legislation to preserve low interest rates for students.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website AlisonForKentucky.com "Issues"
Feb 3, 2014
Doug Truax:
Allow parents and students more choices
American education is in desperate need of reform at all levels. We are too reliant on old, rigid models that are restricting choices and locking too many of our children into failure.
Our higher education system costs way too much and is not taking advantages of modern technologies that could dramatically improve the product at significantly lower costs. Nowhere else in our culture are we lagging this far behind our potential,
and that disconnect will dramatically undermine our potential as a country unless we come to grips with it.
We need to strip away our rigid constructs and allow parents and students more choices in their journeys to build their futures.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, DougTruax.com, "Issues"
Feb 3, 2014
Steve Lonegan:
Strong supporter of school voucher and tax credit ideas
Steve Lonegan believes the federal government role in education has been an overall negative and strongly opposes the Common Core curriculum standards and other attempts by Washington DC to regulate and control our local public schools.
He is a strong supporter of school voucher and tax credit ideas that put parents in charge of their children's education. Cory Booker opposes vouchers and tax credits and will support Common Core.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website LoneganForSenate.com
Jan 20, 2014
Mike McFadden:
Active for 4 years with Jesuit high school
If there's one other thing you should know about me, it's that I am passionate about educating our youth. For the past four years, I have been active with the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood.
Cristo Rey's mission is to educate children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The typical student entering Cristo Rey tests one to two grades behind their grade level, but this year 100% of our graduates were accepted into college.
This has given me insight into both the struggles and hardships that many Minnesotans face and concrete ways to build a path to a better life.
As Senator, I hope to spark a serious policy debate about our nation's education system and how we, as a nation, can and must do better.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, mikemcfadden.com, "About"
Dec 17, 2013
Milton Wolf:
Fight "No Bureaucrat Left Behind" for our schools
The GOP establishment believes we should stand simply for the letter "R." Since the Reagan Revolution gave way to the "kinder, gentler" GOP (translation: surrender Republicans), conservative victories have been few and fleeting. Even the 1994 Contract
with America is no exception. Within six years, the cumulative budget of the 95 major government programs slated for elimination had increased by thirteen percent. And that's when spending really took off.The GOP establishment claimed in the 2000s
that we were on the verge of a permanent Republican majority if we would just coopt the Democrats' issues (translation: surrender to Democrats). And so, it was the GOP establishment that gave us the largest expansion of Medicare in the history of the
program. It was the GOP establishment that gave us "No Bureaucrat Left Behind" for our schools. It was the GOP establishment that gave us the bank bailouts. And it was the GOP establishment that opened the White House doors for Barack Obama.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website: press release, "Breitbart.com"
Dec 17, 2013
Rob Maness:
Defund Common Core; return control to parents
Our education system should be the safest and best in the world. We spend more dollars per student than any country in the world but rank among the lowest in graduate performance. We must ensure curriculum control remains at the local level and where
Common Core standards developed by State or Federal Government supported non-governmental organizations have been adopted, defund them and return control to parents and local school boards.
The Department of Education is a highly questionable expenditure that should be considered for cuts in the national budget debate considering the billions of dollars spent for little benefit.
Data show the most effective education programs are constructed and implemented at the local level.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, RobManess.com, "Principles"
Nov 30, 2013
Randy Baumgardner:
Best education regardless of the source
Education: wants to ensure that
Colorado children receive the best education, regardless of the source.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website randybaumgardner.com
Nov 22, 2013
Michelle Nunn:
Invest in early childhood education
High quality early childhood education is one of the smartest investments our country can make. Children who have access to quality early learning programs are more likely to graduate high school and get good jobs.
Recent studies of Georgia's pre-K program have shown that these students did better academically than their peers in other states.
For every $1 invested in early childhood education, Georgia's children and society as a whole could see returns of $8 or more.
Policymakers at every level of government need to work together to expand pre-K programs to provide children from all backgrounds with a foundation for school success.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, michellenunn.com, "Ideas"
Nov 15, 2013
Michelle Nunn:
Common Core, teacher recruitment, smaller classes
I support the Common Core. It is a set of standards, not a curriculum, and these standards are research-based benchmarks that we can use to measure how well our students are prepared in math and English. It was created at the state level, not the federal
level, and has been embraced by governors such as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as a tool to assess our students' success from state to state and across the globe. These standards are important for Georgia because we can use them to make sure that
our children are being taught what they need to achieve and be competitive in a 21st century economy compared to other states and other countries.However, we can't just have higher expectations for our students. We must give them the support they
need to succeed. That includes recruiting good teachers, keeping class sizes small, empowering strong principals, addressing issues such as chronic absenteeism and encouraging parents to become more engaged in their child's education.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, michellenunn.com, "Ideas"
Nov 15, 2013
Matt Silverstein:
Sufficiently fund public education, with national standards
We will never solve our nation's problems if we continue to fail our children in the classroom. Education is largely the responsibility of the state and Matt will support governance structures which hold leaders responsible, while giving them the
tools to effectuate change. We should always have accountability to the local school districts and taxpayers.
Matt supports sufficiently funding education and setting clearly-articulated national standards and expectations for core subject areas, while allowing states and local districts to determine how best to make sure that all students are reaching those
standards. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics are critical to building a stronger, more qualified workforce and a stronger economy.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattForOklahoma.com, "Issues"
Nov 11, 2013
Sam Clovis:
Repeal No Child Left Behind and the Common Core
The Department of Education is too deeply involved in issues that should be decided at the state & local level. The current Common Core initiative should be struck down immediately and No Child Left Behind should be repealed. These programs have taken
teaching out of the hands of teaching professionals and have forced behaviors that are damaging the learning environments in which we place our children. The federal government needs to get out of the education business of state and local jurisdictions.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, Iowans4SamClovis.com, "Issues"
Nov 11, 2013
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
Joe Carr:
Parental choice & competition over one-size-fits-all
Competition promotes achievement, and parental choice leads to more involvement, understanding and skin in the game. Empowering the states to manage their education systems rather than the federal government is the best way to help our children become
more competitive globally. I have no confidence in federal education programs where one-size-fits-all and social engineering are more important than the three Rs.
The last thing we need is the federal government running our schools like they run our government.Expanding private school accessibility, lifting caps on charter schools, and expanding public school choice are the options that
Tennessee families need to help their children receive the best education possible, and these are the education issues I will fight for as your Senator.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, www.carrfortn.com, "Issues"
Nov 1, 2013
Matt Bevin:
Limit federal one-size-fits-all role in education
Matt believes we should limit the federal government's role in our education system, allowing states and local towns to make education decisions that best suit the unique needs of their communities. The federal government's one-size-fits-all,
top-down policies rob states of their sovereignty and have failed our students.Over the past several decades, the federal government has poured hundreds of billions of dollars into our education system with little constructive progress to show for it.
It is a travesty that low-income children are trapped in failing public schools with no hope in sight. Government bureaucrats should not have the power to decide where our children go to school.
Matt is a passionate supporter of school choice, and will
actively fight to inject our broken system with badly needed competition. Matt is also a strong supporter of alternative education models, including charter schools and home schooling. Matt and his wife, Glenna, homeschool their nine children.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, MattBevin.com, "Issues"
Oct 25, 2013
Jason Conger:
Increase educational options available to choose from
We can increase the quality and availability of education by learning from and expanding programs that work now.Education is the great equalizer in our society.
Getting our money's worth out of our education system means giving our kids a globally competitive chance in the future. That has to be our focus.
To do so, we must use technology to empower teachers and provide better educational content at a fraction of the cost, increase the array of educational options available to our children and encourage families and students to choose
the education that's best for them.
The answer cannot be to simply spend more money on education--we must spend more wisely, invest more carefully, and be better stewards
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, RepJasonConger.com, "Issues"
Oct 18, 2013
David Perdue:
Dismantle unnecessary bureaucracy; innovate at local level
I grew up the son of two teachers. I married a teacher. I have seen first hand that parents and local educators make the best decisions on how to meet the unique needs of students. For example, my mother started a program for gifted students that is
still a model for schools across Georgia to this day. True innovation starts at the local level, not in Washington. We should dismantle unnecessary federal bureaucracy and get that funding into the classrooms.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues"
Jul 25, 2013
Corey Stapleton:
Embrace all forms and distribution methods of teaching
Education is the great equalizer in our society, and we should embrace all forms and distribution methods of teaching. The greatness of America lies in our creative abilities to invent, manufacture and market new ideas and products.
These all come from a quality education available to everyone. The correlation between economic wealth and education is undeniable. I support early and ambitious education for our children, teenagers, and college students.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website www.coreystapleton.com: Issues
Jun 6, 2013
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