Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Education
Lupe Valdez:
The right education starts with fixing school finance system
The Texas we pass on to the next generation all come back to how we prepare our people to address challenges ahead. This means expanding access to everything from early childhood education to college readiness programs, to vocational training aimed at
producing a skilled workforce. First, we must fix our broken school finance system. It is past time for the state to pay its fair share and stop placing the burden on local communities and homeowners, which has caused property taxes to skyrocket.
Source: 2018 Texas Gubernatorial campaign website LupeValdez.com
Oct 9, 2018
Molly Kelly:
Veto any effort to take money away from public schools
Public education is a core tenet of our democracy. Every child should have access to a quality public school education. That's why I will veto any plan that takes money from our public schools to create a voucher program for private or religious
schools. College is too expensive, and too many young graduates carry too much student loan debt. I will work to make college more affordable to decrease this burden for students and ensure education remains available to everyone.
Source: 2018 New Hampshire Governor campaign website MollyKelly.com
Oct 9, 2018
Philip Levine:
Invest in public schools; stop funds to private/charters
Philip believes it's time to take our public school funding off the back-burner and make the needed investments in our public education system so that everyone can have the same opportunities to advance. Funding public education, paying teachers
fairly, investment in our business of public education must be a top priority. It's time to end the flow of taxpayer money to unaccountable, for-profit charters and private schools and adequately fund our schools, teachers, and our children's future.
Source: 2018 Florida Governor campaign website PhilipLevine2018.com
Oct 9, 2018
Keith Stern:
Give education control back to the local districts
Education should be locally controlled and should not be breaking the backs of residents. I would work to eliminate the Vermont Agency of Education and use the money in a more productive manner while giving control back to the districts. I would rather
see the school districts send representatives to get together quarterly. They can discuss issues such as student to teacher ratio while also looking at the classroom size to be sure that we have an optimum balance between cost and results.
Source: 2018 VT Gubernatorial campaign website VermontGetsStern.org
Sep 18, 2018
Keith Stern:
Technical schools train for well-paying, in-demand jobs
We must encourage our young people to explore skilled labor as a career. People trained in trade skills can earn as much as someone who graduated from a 4 year college. Yet most students are directed towards the 4 year path, where many graduate
with heavy student debt and the inability to find gainful employment. We have 16 technical centers and one technical college. Students graduating from these institutions with in demand skills, will have a direct impact on the positive growth of economy.
Source: 2018 VT Gubernatorial campaign website VermontGetsStern.org
Sep 18, 2018
Christine Hallquist:
Supports public schools; does not want them privatized
Work with teachers and communities to improve education funding structures. Respect teachers, school boards, and students, and work proactively with the legislature and l communities to support our schools. Fight back threats to privatize our public
education system. Invest in opportunities not only for tuition free public college, but trade schools that will train future workers and entrepreneurs. Recognize link between early-childhood education and long term outcomes and invest strategically.
Source: 2018 VT governor Campaign website ChristineForVermont.com
Sep 1, 2018
Jeff Johnson:
Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs
I believe that parents, not the state or the education unions, are the best decision-makers when it comes to the education of a child. We must empower parents to make those decisions and allow teachers the freedom to teach without unending interference
from politicians. We will simplify our K-12 education funding formula, start to eliminate some of the many state mandates on our schools and teachers, and do everything possible to allow real education choice for every parent in Minnesota.
Source: 2018 Minnesota JohnsonForGovernor.org campaign website
Sep 1, 2018
Bill Schuette:
Give parents more choices for their kids' education
Michigan's school test scores are among the worst in the nation. Bill will change this by giving parents and students more choices, and ensuring all kids can read by the third grade. When we give parents a choice, we give children a chance.
Bill will provide transportation scholarships for families that can't afford the transportation costs for their children to escape failing schools and gain access to special programs.
Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website BillSchuette.com
Aug 31, 2018
Laura Kelly:
Great schools plus early learning equal a bright future
Kelly has a vision of education that spans from early childhood to K-12 to college to the workforce. Because every step along the way is important: a chance for Kansas to do right by our kids and their parents. For the past seven years
Kansas has let them down. It's time to make our children--and their future--a top priority again. Parents, teachers and business owners get it. They know that great schools--and early learning programs--are the key to a bright future and growing economy.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website LauraKellyForKansas.com
Aug 14, 2018
Laura Kelly:
Kids should not be afraid of guns when going to school
Whether in Lawrence, Kansas, or Parkland, Florida our children shouldn't be afraid to go to school. Parents shouldn't fear dropping their kids off in the morning. And teachers shouldn't feel threatened while in the classroom due to gun violence.
Laura will work to implement common sense gun safeguards. She will bring people together--law enforcement officials, school officials, mental health and public health experts, parents--to find common ground and meaningful solutions to this problem.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website LauraKellyForKansas.com
Aug 14, 2018
Lori Swanson:
Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support
Lori inherited a 1949 edition of National Geographic from her grandmother. The article quotes a Minnesota state official saying that the strength of Minnesota rests between the ears of its children. The same is true today. Lori will support and fund
our K-12 schools and support our educators. We must close the achievement gap. About 80% of a child's brain development occurs by age 3. Early childhood education and pre-k is both the right thing to do and the fiscally smart thing to do.
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website LoriSwanson.com
Jul 4, 2018
Marc Molinaro:
Give back education decisions to local cities & towns
Marc understands how transformative education can be, and wants to empower
New Yorkers across the state to take the reins in their local cities, towns, and villages.
Source: 2018 New York governor campaign website MolinaroForNY.com
Jul 4, 2018
Mick Cornett:
Says teachers deserve raises that equal the regional average
Mick's mother was a teacher and he understands the importance education plays in growing our economy, promoting a stronger workforce and creating better jobs that keep our kids and grandkids here.
Mick believes teachers deserve a raise. He would like to see salaries increased to the regional average with competitive pay increases for STEM teachers.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com
Jul 4, 2018
Walt Maddox:
Proposes a state lottery to transform the education system
Alabama is failing its children by not providing every child with a top-notch education and the opportunity to succeed. Without raising taxes one penny, my proposal of the Alabama Education Lottery will transform Alabama's public education system.
The Alabama Education Lottery has four pillars: scholarships for higher education and workforce development, expansion of Pre-K, creation of the Promise Program to relieve funding inequities, and the creation of Community Innovation Grants.
Source: 2018 Alabama gubernatorial campaign website WaltMaddox.com
Jul 4, 2018
Ben Jealous:
Raise school spending with gambling revenue & legalized pot
Before Gov. Hogan took office, public schools were ranked first in the country for 5 years running. Now, under his leadership, we've slipped to sixth. As governor, I will reverse this trend by making sure we raise teacher pay by 29%, fund full-day
universal Pre-K by legalizing and taxing marijuana for adult use, and force Annapolis to finally keep its promise to use all of the casino and lottery revenue to increase education spending, not replace money they've shifted to other priorities.
Source: 2018 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website, BenJealous.com
Jun 26, 2018
Fred Hubbell:
School systems and teachers know best what they need
Fred will work with local school districts to give them more discretion over how they locally allocate funds. Whether schools need better transportation options, programs to attract top-notch teachers in rural areas or special funding for
ELL programs in urban areas, each school system across the state should be able to provide for their community in the best way possible. Teachers deserve the resources they need to educate and children deserve stability in their education.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com
Jun 26, 2018
Drew Edmondson:
The future depends on investing in education and kids
Number one--we need to raise pay for our teachers and reduce administrative costs to put money back in classrooms. This isn't just about doing right by our teachers or giving opportunity to our kids. It's about our future.
If we want to grow our businesses and attract new ones, we must have the entrepreneurs and skilled workers to support them. We need to stop cutting higher education funding too, and invest in Oklahomans to build a more prosperous Oklahoma.
Source: 2018 gubernatorial campaign website DrewForOklahoma.com
Jun 23, 2018
Walker Stapleton:
Charter schools give low-cost, high quality education choice
Education is an investment not only in our children, but in the future. Unfortunately, we have far too many students who have become trapped in failing schools. Only 1 in 4 students graduate fully prepared for college or the workforce. I will fight for
the right to have access to high-quality education. Expanding school choice is a critical component of this effort. Charter schools provide a low-cost, high-quality education that serves a more diverse student body than traditional public schools.
Source: 2018 gubernatorial campaign website StapletonForColorado.com
Jun 23, 2018
Paulette Jordan:
Spending wiser will help create funds to invest in education
We can improve the source of funding to our public schools through smarter spending. By eliminating avoidable costs to our state such as expensive and unnecessary legal conflicts, costly contracts to house Idaho prisoners in other states, and tax
loopholes for big corporations, we will have more money to direct to our state's students. My first priority is to invest in an opt-in statewide universal preschool program, where these additional education dollars will have the highest return.
Source: 2018 Idaho Governor campaign website JordanForGovernor.com
May 15, 2018
Paulette Jordan:
Invest in STEM technology in high school to drive economy
I want to grow Idaho's information technology sector by investing in STEM education at the high school level, so that our state has the workforce to create and drive a booming tech industry.
I will also help foster public-private partnerships between our universities, technology companies, and the Idaho National Lab in order to expand job opportunities for Idaho's students in the information technology sector.
Source: 2018 Idaho Governor campaign website JordanForGovernor.com
May 15, 2018
Yancey McGill:
$11.7B on schools and we're ranked as the worst state
Tons of money is dumped into South Carolina's education system every year, and we are still ranked at or near the bottom, nationally. According to the US News and World Report's ranking of all 50 States, South Carolina is dead last in education.
This is despite spending $11.7 billion a year on government-run schools, which breaks down to $16,211 per student per year.South Carolina is also known as the home of the "Corridor of Shame." This is unacceptable. Together, we will eliminate the
inefficiency and corruption rife within our education system and focus on preparing South Carolina's children for the challenges of the 21st century.
Here are some ways we will improve education in South Carolina:- Audit and reform the state board
of education
- More teaching. Less testing
- Support for stem, vocational and technical programs
- Fix the teacher shortage
- Stronger input from parents
- Listen to educators
- Support proven programs that work for parents and students
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website McGillForGovernor.com
May 2, 2018
Dan Schwartz:
Parents need to have choices in school selections
Our state is consistently at the top of every bad list, and the bottom of every good list in the country. All too many of our public schools are a disgrace, nothing more. This isn't just an education problem, it's an economic problem.
Companies will not relocate to a state whose K-12 education system is at or near the bottom of the barrel. We should allow parents to have more choice in their children's education. Parents not the government are the solution. Period.
Source: 2018 Nevada Gubernatorial campaign website DanForNevada.com
Mar 31, 2018
Karl Dean:
Expand access to vocational training programs
Most of Tennessee's fastest growing industries and occupations require some type of postsecondary education or training. Karl supports Tennessee's current focus on increasing the number of college graduates.
In fact, as mayor, he created public-private support for free access to community college in Nashville before Tennessee Promise was implemented statewide.
However, Karl also knows that college isn't the right fit for every high school graduate.
As governor, he will work to expand access to vocational training programs across Tennessee, and he will work to align them with the industries and jobs that are growing in our state.
Source: 2018 Tennessee Gubernatorial campaign website KarlDean.com
Mar 21, 2018
Karl Dean:
Increase teacher pay; more resources for schools
Karl has pledged to make public education his top priority as governor. He made the same commitment as Mayor of Nashville and fulfilled it through every operating and capital budget he proposed. During his eight years in the mayor's office, he worked
with the Metro Council to increase funding for Nashville schools by an astounding 37 percent and invested $629 million in school buildings and other capital infrastructure for the school district. The graduation rate increased, the dropout rate
went down and test scores improved.As governor, Karl will do the same for the state. He will make education a funding priority every year he is in office with specific emphasis on:-
increasing teacher pay
- investing in high quality early childhood education
- expanding afterschool program opportunities
- ensuring all school districts get the resources they need
Source: 2018 Tennessee Gubernatorial campaign website KarlDean.com
Mar 21, 2018
Karl Dean:
Supports charters; opposes vouchers
While Karl believes in school choice, he opposes the use of for-profit charter schools and vouchers. Private school vouchers would allow taxpayer dollars to fund private schools, taking money directly away from Tennessee public schools.
And while many nonprofit charters are among the highest performing schools in the urban school districts of Memphis and Nashville,
Karl believes charters with a profit motive can't focus on doing what's best for their students. Karl believes nonprofit charter schools have a role to play in large urban districts, but they're not a silver bullet.
However, he believes rural areas do not have large enough student populations for charter schools to be an effective tool.
Source: 2018 Tennessee Gubernatorial campaign website KarlDean.com
Mar 21, 2018
Andrew White:
Close $5 billion property tax loophole to aid schools
Our kids are getting the 43rd ranked education in the country. Not acceptable. Today, we pay for our schools using an algorithm that no one understands. Let's simplify it.
I'll ask a civic leader to lead a panel to research and determine the best path forward. Where does the money come from? I'll pay for it by closing a $5 billion property tax loophole that mainly benefits out-of-state commercial property owners.
Source: 2018 Texas Gubernatorial campaign website AndrewWhite.com
Feb 22, 2018
J.B. Pritzker:
Increase state funding for public schools
Every child in Illinois deserves a quality K-12 education, no matter where they grow up. According to the Illinois Constitution, the state has the primary responsibility for financing our system of public education. Unfortunately, Illinois ranks
nearly last in the nation in the percent of state funding for education and we are last among all 50 states in funding for low-income students. We must work to achieve a system that both adequately funds and equitably serves every child in Illinois.
Source: 2018 Illinois gubernatorial campaign website JBPritzker.com
Jul 17, 2017
J.B. Pritzker:
Invest in higher education to attract jobs & businesses
Illinois should have world-class institutions of higher learning that attract students from across the country and provide Illinoisans the education and training they need to succeed in 21st-century jobs. But without sustained, long-term investment,
students of all ages will miss out on the opportunities higher education can provide. When we invest in higher education, we attract jobs and businesses that rely on a highly-educated workforce and drive economic prosperity across our state.
Source: 2018 Illinois gubernatorial campaign website JBPritzker.com
Jul 17, 2017
Nate Boulton:
State must fund public schools, not voucher schemes
Iowa can be a world-class leader in education if we prioritize consistent funding for education at all levels--from universal pre-K to higher education. Nate will champion education issues so that school districts can thrive instead
of struggling to make ends meet and competing against each other for funds. Additionally, we must resist efforts that would take funds out of our public schools to support private and home school voucher or savings account schemes.
Source: 2018 Iowa gubernatorial campaign website BoultonForIowa.com
Jul 17, 2017
Nate Boulton:
Supports teacher's unions to attract best teachers
Republicans gutted teachers' rights to bargain for better base wages, earn raises, and receive the benefits they deserve for serving as leaders in building the future for our local communities.
Nate will ensure Iowa values the profession of teaching by fighting to restore teachers' rights and ensure we have the best and brightest teaching our children.
Source: 2018 Iowa gubernatorial campaign website BoultonForIowa.com
Jul 17, 2017
Adam Putnam:
Parental control of education, not state or federal
As parents, Adam and Melissa understand that no two children are the same. Parents know what is best for their children, not Washington or Tallahassee.
Supports policies that allow parents to choose the education that best fits their child's needs. Wants Florida to have stronger career training programs that lead to long-term, well-paying careers.
Source: 2018 Florida Gubernatorial campaign website AdamPutnam.com
Jul 12, 2017
George Brauchler:
Local control instead of one-size-fits-all education models
We must recognize that every child learns differently and reject one-size-fits-all education models and federal government mandates dreamed up by bureaucrats far from here, such as Common Core.
The education of our children ought to be a cooperative effort between parents and teachers with an emphasis on the curriculum, not just testing.
A child's parents are their foremost educators. That is a fact.
Parents should have the right to determine the best course of their child's education throughout every level, including public, private, charter and homeschooling options.
Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com
Jul 12, 2017
George Brauchler:
Colorado should lead in STEM education
Colorado should be on the forefront of innovation and technology. To accomplish this, we will assist our local school districts to develop high-achieving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs, encourage
student participation and recruit/retain STEM educators. As we continue to develop future leaders in STEM fields, we will draw new companies and high-paying jobs to Colorado with our educated workforce.
Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website george2018.com
Jul 12, 2017
Cary Kennedy:
Authored Amendment 23: Fund education & repair schools
Cary is an innovative problem solver for Colorado. As the author of Amendment 23, Cary has been on the forefront of fighting for public education for Colorado's kids.
She crafted the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program that funded--and continues to fund--the renovation and replacement of hundreds of crumbling and dilapidated schools across Colorado.
As State Treasurer, Cary led the effort to develop a billion-dollar program to help districts repair and replace aging school buildings throughout Colorado with no new or increased state taxes.
Cary wrote Amendment 23 and led the statewide campaign to pass it, prioritizing education funding and avoiding even deeper budget cuts in Colorado public schools.
Source: 2018 CO governor campaign website CaryKennedyForGovernor.com
Jul 2, 2017
Cary Kennedy:
Preschool & kindergarten for every child
If I am elected governor, I will make education Colorado's top priority. I will work with our schools and communities to make sure every child gets a great education that is engaging and empowering. We can give every child the opportunity to go to
preschool and kindergarten. We can give our teachers the professional pay they deserve. We can offer technical and professional courses while kids are still in high school. And we can get our kids through college without burdensome debt.
Source: 2018 CO governor campaign website CaryKennedyForGovernor.com
Jul 2, 2017
Victor Mitchell:
College need to become more affordable in Colorado
Today it's up to $30,000 a year for an in state kid to go to CU. Almost half of that is housing alone. They're ripping our families off, they're ripping these kids off. We need to be doing much better, we need to be lowering the cost of tuition most
especially on STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs].We need degrees in STEM; we need to make them as affordable as possible for students. We need to encourage them and we need a greater emphasis on remediation.
Source: 2018 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website vic4gov.com
Jul 2, 2017
Setti Warren:
Invest in new school facilities & classroom resources
Setti has fostered a top-tier public school system by investing in new facilities, community spaces, and classroom resources. He is committed to reducing the achievement gap through initiatives like the summer reading challenge,
the high school pitch competition, and the city's summer youth high school internship program. Under Setti's watch, education outcomes in Newton have dramatically improved.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts governor campaign website SettiWarren.com
Jun 1, 2017
Alec Ross:
One Economy: Internet & content to low-income schools
After college, Alec moved to Baltimore to teach in the City's public schools--6th grade at Booker T. Washington Middle School. Alec saw firsthand the inequities in our school system and implemented programs connecting his students to opportunities in
higher education and conflict resolution. It's also where he met his wife, Felicity, who taught in the classroom across the hall--and continues to teach in Baltimore City public schools today.
Recognizing the inequities that made it nearly impossible for low-income families to get ahead, Alec co-founded a non-profit start-up called One Economy, which helped deliver
high-speed Internet access, educational content and education to low-income communities. One Economy started in a basement and grew into a global organization serving millions of low-income families.
Source: 2018 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website AlecRoss.com
May 2, 2017
Casey Cagle:
Options for public charter, private school or home schooling
Georgia's children are our state's future, and it is critical that we invest wisely in helping them have brighter futures here. As a child who grew up with a single mother who worked two jobs to provide a better chance for her kids, Cagle understands
the difference a good public school education can make. And he believes in the importance of giving every parent and child a chance to use the option that is best for them, whether that is public school, private school or home schooling.
Since his election, Cagle has passed landmark legislation to create charter systems that allow entire school systems to bypass counterproductive regulations in return for meeting and keeping a commitment to excellence. Additionally, he has worked
successfully to create College and Career Academies across Georgia so that kids who want to learn a skilled trade or get a professional certification in high school can have a chance to start earning a good living when they graduate.
Source: 2018 Georgia gubernatorial campaign website CaseyCagle.com
May 2, 2017
David Garcia:
Expert edu-scholar in education research and policy
David R. Garcia is a native Arizonan and a product of Arizona's public schools. He has been recognized nationally for his expertise in education research and policy. In 2008, he was awarded the National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral
Fellowship, one of the most prestigious academic awards in the country. In 2015 and 2016, he was named a RHSU Edu-Scholar, as one of the most influential public scholars in the country.
He is an author with several research articles, book chapters,
national academic presentations and policy reports to his credit. He is a member of the editorial team for two of the highest ranked academic journals in education. He has also studied international academic standards, including a presentation at the
University of Helsinki, Finland.
David teaches courses in research methods, data analysis and statistics.
He has been recognized by Phoenix magazine and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to public education.
Source: 2018 Arizona gubernatorial campaign website dg4az.com
May 2, 2017
David Hadley:
Let military families choose any public school district
Hadley wrote a new law allowing military families to seek enrollment of their children in the public school district of their choice. Also, he supports multiple career education pathways and co-sponsored the bill allowing the Southern California
Regional Occupational Center to participate in a grant program that improves job skills. He co-authored legislation reforming teacher tenure by stopping the "last in, first out" process for teacher layoffs.
Source: 2018 CA gubernatorial campaign website DavidHadley.com
May 2, 2017
Delaine Eastin:
In 1965, California led American education; we can do better
It is clear that today we can do better. In K-12 education in 1965 we were tied with New York, at 5th of the 50 states in per pupil spending, with student outcomes to match. College was affordable & the state was booming. California can and should lead
America with innovative solutions to real life challenges that start with a dedication to the education of our children. That is why I am running for Governor.I know California can do better. There is a saying "as goes California, so goes the
country," but we have dramatically increased our funding of prisons while our investment in schools continues to drop compared to the rest of the nation, and we have neglected to plan for new colleges and universities, while raising tuition and fees,
which is certainly not the direction I think any of us would consciously support. When I hear about the increasing number of students at all education levels who are homeless, for example, I know we must do better.
Source: 2018 CA Governor campaign website DelaineForGovernor.com
May 2, 2017
Delaine Eastin:
Combined higher education and K-12 schools into one bond
In the Assembly she chaired the Education Committee and sponsored major legislation to reform California's education system. Eastin authored the first school bond that combined higher education and K-12 schools into one bond. These bonds helped pay for
new schools at all education levels as well as fixing and modernizing old schools. Delaine advocated for proven programs that work--universal preschool and full-day mandatory kindergarten. "We still do not fund these programs today.
When states like Georgia can find a way to fund pre-school, but California can't--I know we can do better."She ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1994 and overcame the Republican wave to become the first--and to date only--woman
to serve in that position. She served two terms from 1995-2003 under two different Governors--one Republican and one Democrat. Eastin oversaw a staff of over 3,000 and a budget that incorporated over 40% of the state budget.
Source: 2018 CA Governor campaign website DelaineForGovernor.com
May 2, 2017
Delaine Eastin:
Oppose Prop 187 targeting immigrant students in classrooms
Eastin championed public libraries, wiring schools for technology, and stronger technical and vocational training for students. She worked to create statewide standards and systems to increase accountability. "I worked with Governor Pete Wilson to
successfully reduce class sizes in every K-3 class in California, but opposed his misguided use of Prop 187 that would have seen us target immigrant students in our classrooms. I'll stand up to Donald Trump and his divisive, misguided policies."
Source: 2018 CA Governor campaign website DelaineForGovernor.com
May 2, 2017
Ed Perlmutter:
Invest in our public education system
A strong educational system helps to ensure a bright future for our children and nation. Ed believes we must invest in our public education system so every child has the opportunity to live the American dream. The Every Child Succeeds
Act (ESSA) is a step in the right direction. States will now set their own standards as well as create their own plans for schools.
ESSA also contains measures to reduce high-stakes testing while maintaining high standards and accountability, decreases the use of disciplinary practices that remove kids from the classroom, and provides better access to high-quality preschools.
Ed supports robust, flexible funding and grant programs enabling schools to provide invaluable learning opportunities.
Source: 2018 CO gubernatorial campaign website perlmutter.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Ed Perlmutter:
Increase Pell grants; reduce student loan interest rates
Ed believes higher education is a critical component of our ability to remain globally competitive. Ed supports increasing the level of available Pell grants, reducing student loan interest rates, and other initiatives making higher education
more affordable and accessible for everyone. For example,
Ed cosponsors policy proposals to reduce the student debt burden, including increasing the maximum tax deduction for interest paid on any qualified education loan and to allow borrowers to refinance
their federal loans to the lowest available interest rate. He also supports programs that repay student loans in exchange for service to the community, such as the National Health Services Corp.
Source: 2018 CO gubernatorial campaign website perlmutter.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Gary Richardson:
A child's zip code shouldn't determine quality of education
You don't have to ask around far to learn that our schools are in crisis mode. Oklahoma needs leadership that will not only make education a priority, but improve funding to our classrooms so that teachers and ultimately, our children and grandchildren
benefit from a quality education.- First, we must find a way to consolidate the over 500 school administrations across the state while ensuring every school, both rural and urban, stays open.
- Second, we need to call for an audit of both the
public and higher education institutions to ensure that money that could be going toward teacher salaries and classroom education isn't being wasted through bloated administrative costs.
- Finally, we must find a way to increase the education options
for Oklahoma parents. A child's zip code shouldn't be the determination of the quality of education they will receive. Only then will we truly improve our education system in Oklahoma and make Oklahoma a better place to live!
Source: 2018 Oklahoma governor campaign website GaryRichardson.org
May 2, 2017
Jim Renacci:
Top-down, one-size-fits-all approach has proven ineffective
The top down approach to education policy endorsed for so long has proven ineffective, one size does not fit all in this case. Education is a personal experience, and one that is best handled through state, local, and parental involvement. Whether we
are talking about early childhood, K-12, or higher education policies, our children and their parents need more opportunity, flexibility, and quality when it comes to education. Streamlining spending, reducing the federal bureaucracies role in
education, promoting flexibility and innovation, improving teacher quality, and empowering parents are all a step in the right direction.Enhanced coordination at the local level and other creative solutions will provide more opportunity for our
children. It will take a more intelligent and innovative approach if we are to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for the next generation to succeed.
Source: 2018 Ohio gubernatorial campaign website renacci.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Stacey Abrams:
Help students from early learning thru post-secondary school
Democrats understand that a good education is the greatest predictor of economic success and a key to breaking the cycles of poverty. Successful students are developed through parental responsibility and strong schools.
We are dedicated to ensuring the next generation has access to a first-rate education and the tools to drive our economy forward.As House Minority Leader,
I promote legislation that helps students from the earliest days of learning through the post-secondary academics.
We protect the rights of parents to help their children learn, support educators committed to holistic student achievement, and we demand well-equipped and safe schools where children have not only the freedom but the capacity to grow.
Source: 2018 Georgia governor campaign website StaceyAbrams.com
May 2, 2017
Steve Marchand:
Quality public education from pre-K to H.S. to college
Steve's passion for the importance of quality public education, to the importance of entrepreneurism, come from his upbringing.Too many people think we have to choose: Either we help working people and their families, or we focus on growing
our economy. But my experience shows me that the right priorities do both: We must deliver America's best educational outcomes for our kids--from pre-K on up to high school and college. We have to support our small businesses and striving entrepreneurs.
Source: 2018 N.H. gubernatorial campaign website SteveMarchand.com
May 2, 2017
Tim Walz:
Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence
After high school, Tim accepted a temporary teaching position at the Native American Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It was this experience that convinced Tim to follow his father's lead. "My father was a teacher--I learned early on that the
opportunity to help students learn and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding."Harvard University offered Tim an opportunity to gain a new perspective on global education by teaching in the People's Republic of China in 1989-90, where he joined
of one of the first government-approved groups of American teachers to work in Chinese high schools.
Following his return to Nebraska in 1990, Tim developed a program of cooperation between American and Chinese students. He created a small business--
Educational Travel Adventures, Inc.--through which he led annual educational trips to China for American high school students. Tim's inspiring approach to teaching gained him recognition as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence.
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website WalzForGovernor.org
May 2, 2017
Tim Walz:
Student Non-Discrimination Act: address anti-gay bullying
As a former teacher at Mankato West High School, I know that bullying is a serious problem in our schools and steps must be taken to eliminate it. No student deserves to feel ashamed or embarrassed about who they are and we must ensure that our
children attend schools where they can concentrate on learning without being teased or harassed by others.I strongly support the prevention of bullying and the work many organizations do to eliminate it.
I have supported legislation such as H.R. 1652, the Student Non-Discrimination Act, which would prevent any school program that receives federal funding from discriminating against students based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation.
I am a co-sponsor of this legislation because I feel every student deserves to learn in a safe environment.
Source: 2018 MN gubernatorial campaign website walz.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Tina Liebling:
Fully fund our public education system at the state level
Funding for Minnesota's public schools has not kept up with inflation, and this is shortchanging our students. As state support has fallen, school districts must try to get more funding from local property taxes, which means communities without a big
tax base have schools that don't have enough resources for their students. Fully and appropriately funding our public education system at the state level will help all students succeed. Adequate school counselors and other support professionals are
also needed to help students make sound education and career decisions based on their interests and talents and remove barriers that keep students from achieving their dreams.Minnesota's constitution says: "It is the duty of the legislature to
establish a general and uniform system of public schools. The legislature shall make such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a thorough and efficient system of public schools." Minnesota must live up to this promise.
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website TinaLiebling.com
May 2, 2017
Tina Liebling:
Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options
In the 21st century, careers that can sustain a family require education beyond high school. Though we spend millions helping students get free college credits through the Post-Secondary Education Options program most students don't use the program.
All Minnesota students deserve the opportunity to go to college or get career skills. Making the first two years of post-high school education at a public college or university
FREE to Minnesota students would take pressure off struggling families while ensuring our workforce is well trained for the needs of the economy.In connection with free college, we should establish a "Minnesota Peace Corps" where young people could
work in an area of need for one or two years after finishing college. Other students could earn loan forgiveness to reduce educational debt. This could ease our workforce shortage in critical areas, while giving young people valuable job experience.
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website TinaLiebling.com
May 2, 2017
Wink Hartman:
Solemn state responsibility to ensure education resources
Kansas children are our state's most treasured resource. The most fundamental and solemn responsibility of our state government is to educate the next generation of Kansas leaders. Most importantly, we need to properly prepare the workforce of today
for the jobs of tomorrow. There is perhaps no greater example of the dysfunction in state government than the issue of education funding.
Families, teachers and students are constantly facing an uncertain future and that must change. If elected, I will work with parents, educators and legislative leaders to ensure that every
Kansas student has the resources they need, the stability they desire and the education they deserve to sufficiently prepare them for the jobs of the 21st Century.
Source: 2018 Kansas governor campaign website HartmanForKansas.com
May 2, 2017
Stacey Abrams:
Chief Turnaround Officers for low-performing schools
HB 338: Allows the State School Board to hire and direct a Chief Turnaround Office responsible for intervention in low-performing schools. The CTO would be responsible for conducting assessments of targeted schools, hiring turnaround coaches, and
recommending potential actions for restructuring low-performing schools. Bill also creates an educational turnaround advisory committee comprised of educators, administrators, school board members and parents. MY VOTE: YES. HB 338 is an important
bill that creates a path for empirical evidence of the needed supports for chronically low-performing schools. Specifically, the bill will require the collection of necessary evidence to diagnose the causes of struggling schools--like determining
whether students have proper nutrition, hearing tests, and eyeglasses--needs that must be addressed before any state intervention takes place. Moreover, the Chief Turnaround Officer must now hold extensive credentialing in the field of public education.
Source: 2018 Georgia governor campaign website StaceyAbrams.com
Mar 30, 2017
Stacey Abrams:
Voted NO on $42M more tax credits for private schools
HB 217: Increases the total amount of tax credits available for public funding of private school education via student scholarship organizations from $58 million in 2017 to $100 million per year beginning in 2022.MY VOTE: NO. I do not support the
public funding of private education, as (1) public schools are available to all children; (2) private schools are permitted to discriminate in their choice of students; & (3) our persistent underfunding of education argues against any diversion of funds.
Source: 2018 Georgia governor campaign website StaceyAbrams.com
Mar 30, 2017
Bob Harlow:
Fund every student above the national per-pupil average
Make sure every school in Wisconsin is funded at or above the national per-pupil average: I believe that every Wisconsin kid deserves the opportunity to realize his or her full potential.
That's why I will make sure that every school in Wisconsin is funded at or above the national per-pupil average.
I will also streamline each educational and career step by providing opportunities for middle, high school, and UW system students to pursue college classes, internships, and research within the framework of their curriculum.
And, pass a law that ensures public money is only spent on public schools
Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net
Mar 15, 2017
Chris Countryman:
Cutting the education budget is never a solution
Alabama has struggled over the years to provide quality educational resources to students in our public schools. Currently Alabama has a graduation rate of 72%. Many politicians continue to propose cutting the state
education budget in order to make room for many non-essential programs. Cutting the education budget in Alabama is never a solution when it comes to the education of students within the state.
Source: 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial campaign website "testtrac2018"
Mar 15, 2017
Chris Countryman:
Provide funding for college outside of sports scholarhips
Our educational system has failed to provide our high school graduates with affordable tuition costs once entering college. Countless state colleges offer expensive sport scholarships to High school sports stars but are ignoring many students who have
great potential, but are unable to pay for college or secure a college funding opportunity. Our students cannot be expected to compete in today's challenging job market if they are not provided with the resources that give them the tools to succeed.
Source: 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial campaign website "testtrac2018"
Mar 15, 2017
Jay Gonzalez:
Fierce advocate for high-quality early education
On January 30, 2017, Jay launched his campaign for Governor. His campaign is motivated by his commitment to public service and his belief that, if we aim high, work hard, and support each other along the way, we can make a meaningful difference in
people's lives.Jay has been a fierce advocate for high-quality early education for all of our children, and is the former Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Early Education and Care.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts Governor campaign website jay4ma.com
Mar 11, 2017
Chris Kennedy:
Need-based scholarships is educational justice
Education Justice: The university systems still greatly favor wealthy, high-achieving students. We know that the high-achieving students are almost always from wealthy families. Universities that used to provide scholarship money that was need-based
are now reallocating it to merit-based scholarship in an effort to buy in the students with the best high school GPAs and highest ACT or SAT scores in order to move up the ranks. We are, in effect, recirculating these charitable dollars among the
rich because we know that high-achieving high school students are almost always from wealthy families.
We are removing one more device that provided access between the lower economic quintiles and the upper quintiles by limiting scholarship
dollars that are need-based. This educational achievement gap creates a structural barrier to success, amplifying challenges to the poor and violating the tenants of the American ideal.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, KennedyForIllinois.com
Jan 31, 2017
Chris Kennedy:
Poor-rich mobility begins early in school
The core of the mobility issue begins early on. Poor kids don't have access to schools that are as good as the schools in wealthy neighborhoods. The rich live near the rich and the poor live near the poor. As a result, the poor have no access
to the tax base that funds the school systems that the rich kids go to. Bruce Rauner makes a bad situation worse. He's going to further isolate the poor and leave them limited access to the benefits of living in the wealthiest country in the world.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, KennedyForIllinois.com
Jan 31, 2017
Mark Green:
One-time deal for college dropouts: money for second half
One of Senator Green's biggest projects is a bill called 'Come Back to Your Future'. With this legislation, any person who has dropped out of college at the halfway point will receive money to pay for half of the cost to finish their
schooling, according to Green. "If you go halfway, we'll meet you halfway," he said. He hopes to pass the bill next year.
Surplus funds from the Hope Lottery Scholarship will be used toward this program. "It's a one-time program, because we don't want to incentivize people to drop out of school, but by doing this we can help the
Governor in his Drive to 55." Drive to 55 is Governor's Haslam's initiative to increase the number of college-educated Tennesseans to 55 percent.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, MarkGreen4TN.com
Jan 31, 2017
Andy McGuire:
Restore cuts: put students ahead of lobbyists
I have spoken with educators who did not have enough desks for their students so some sat on the floor during class. I have heard from others about history textbooks that are so old they do not include Sept. 11, 2001; and other school districts that do
not have the funds to offer music, art or language courses. Iowa's public school students deserve better. Our families deserve better. I believe it is a matter of priorities, and as governor I will make those hard choices and put our students ahead of
lobbyists and corporate tax giveaways.The issue in Iowa is further complicated by the growing uncertainty in Washington, DC. President Trump's budget calls for education cuts of nearly $10 billion, which will have devastating impacts across the state.
The Trump budget will cut millions from career and technical education programs which are so important to our future economy. The Trump budget slashes much needed funds for after-school programs, teacher training and class-size reduction.
Source: 2018 Iowa governor campaign website McGuireForGovernor.com
Jul 2, 2016
Andy McGuire:
Restore $21M in cuts to higher education
Because of mismanagement of the state's budget by the Branstad-Reynolds administration, Iowa state universities received budget cuts of $18 million. Additionally $3 million was cut from our community colleges.Rising tuition costs mean fewer families
are able to send their kids to school, and those who attend, end up with high student loan debt. Rising community college tuition has an adverse effect on enrollment at a time when employers need a specialized workforce.
Source: 2018 Iowa governor campaign website McGuireForGovernor.com
Jul 2, 2016
Ameya Pawar:
Give city families the schools they seek out in suburbs
Since taking office in 2011, together we have accomplished so much. Our highlights include creating GROW47 to help organize our community around neighborhood schools. The goal: build a neighborhood K-12 system and give families in the city what
they seek out in the suburbs. The result: new "Friends of" groups, millions in 47th ward TIF money to neighborhood schools, hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for new playgrounds, and a major project at EVERY neighborhood school in the
47th ward. My office works very hard to provide high quality constituent services, improve neighborhood schools, improve public safety, and ensure we grow our local economy and create jobs.
This is your government and your office; as such, I welcome your ideas and suggestions on how we can work together to improve our community.
Source: Illinois 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, Chicago47.org
Nov 1, 2014
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