2018 AK Governor's race: on Education

Mark Begich: Guarantee school funding; endorsed by state NEA

Alaska's governor's race is newly up for grabs after independent Gov. Bill Walker abruptly dropped out of the race last week. Walker's supporters have flocked to Begich's side.

With the incumbent governor out of the race, Begich has quickly consolidated establishment support on the left, after facing initial criticism for running against Walker. The state chapter of the National Education Association jumped on-board Begich's campaign. "There has never been a starker contrast between two candidates and their vision for public education than exists between Mark Begich and [Republican opponent] Mike Dunleavy," the state NEA's PAC said in a statement supporting Begich.

In campaign ads, Begich has made pledges on "guaranteeing school funding" and criticized Dunleavy for cutting "funds for law enforcement." By contrast, Dunleavy's website lists reducing state spending as one of his six major policy points while also bringing "jobs and investment into Alaska."

Source: Politico.com's Daniel Strauss on 2018 Alaska Governor race Oct 25, 2018

Mike Dunleavy: Manager of cutting-edge statewide teacher mentor project

Mike Dunleavy is the Program Manager for the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project. Each year the Project connects highly trained mentors to serve the needs of over 375 teachers new to the profession. Mike oversees the partnerships between the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, the University of Alaska statewide system, and participating school districts. "We are on the cutting edge and lead the nation in the concept of teacher mentoring nationwide." Source: U. of Alaska press release on 2018 Alaska gubernatorial race Jan 1, 2018

Bill Walker: Expand voucher eligibility

On school budget: "We're thrilled about the things that are in here," Walker said, standing in front of students who later gathered with Republican lawmakers around the governor as he signed the bill into law. The budget increases the income eligibility limits to 220 percent of the federal poverty level for families to send their children to private schools with taxpayer-funded vouchers. Source: FOX 6 Now on 2018 Alaska Governor race Sep 21, 2017

Mike Chenault: Students futures depend on an education that prepares them

"I am looking at all the options to see if the support is there to run for Governor in 2018," said Chenault, in a statement released this afternoon. "I'm not satisfied with the direction of the current administration and where the state is headed. We need to resolve our fiscal issues, create a climate where businesses can thrive, and continue to develop an educational system that will enable our children to learn and be part of our future work force." Source: Must Read Alaska on 2018 Alaska Gubernatorial race Sep 12, 2017

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