Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites: on Education
Lily Zhou:
Give parents more choices, merit-based tenure for teachers
The next generation must be prepared to compete in the new global marketplace. As the next U.S. Senator,
Lily will work to improve education by giving parents and children more choices and requiring merit-based tenure for teachers.
Source: 2021 CA Senate campaign website LilyZsenate2022.com
Brandaun Dean:
Got school officials replaced over ethics, performance
After leaving Howard University in 2014 Dean joined the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in Jefferson County, Alabama where he successfully organized teachers in one of the state's lowest performing high
schools to replace the district's superintendent and the school's principal citing ethics and performance issues.
Source: 2021 Alabama Senate campaign website BrandaunDean.com
Oct 29, 2021
Carla Sands:
Introduce competition to how we fund education
As Americans, we know better than others that competition drives innovation. It's the cornerstone of our economy that has built us into one of the greatest systems. For too long, our school system has operated in a manner that placates unions and is
specifically inhibitive of competition. Introducing a competitive factor to how we fund education has the potential to be a major catalyst for change. As your senator, it's my hope to work toward that change.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website CarlaSands.com
Oct 20, 2021
Marjorie K. Eastman:
Time to add civic literacy to our educational curriculum
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dominate America's education curriculum. It's time to add civic literacy. In terms of freedom and democracy, the US used to lead the world. Today we are ranked 11th. An alarming amount of
American students can't name the three branches of government or their guaranteed rights under the First Amendment. How can we expect them to uphold and participate in American civic life without fully knowing what it means to be an American?
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
Raphael Warnock:
Supports robust Pre-K, invest in schools and teachers
Reverend Warnock supports robust Pre-K programs that will ensure every child gets a fair start, to nutritional programs that nourish students to learn,
and to ensure that our children are getting the best education, he believes we need to invest in teachers and schools so that they have the resources they need.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
Raphael Warnock:
College not for everyone; provide vocational training
He supports reducing higher education costs and supporting student loan and forgiveness programs that will make four-year degrees a possibility for anyone who wants to attend college. But Reverend Warnock also understands that that college isn't for
everyone. That's why he's a strong believer in offering more opportunities like vocational training, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs that will get young people ready for a changing economy.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
Alex Padilla:
Voted to better protect student athletes
Expanding educational opportunity: He passed bills to bridge the digital divide, expand access to college,
help English Language Learners reach language proficiency, and better protect student athletes.
Source: 2021 CA Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com
Oct 5, 2021
Haneefah Khaaliq:
Fully fund public schools; let school choice be an option
As a previous schoolteacher I've had the experience of teaching in public, private and charter schools. I know what it feels like to teach in all three settings and I can tell you the goal is the same: to give children the ultimate education experience.
To that end, my conclusion is that public schools remain a fully funded guarantee, while school choice remains an option in communities who believe they are in need of an alternative.
Expanding early childhood services and education in America. Most Americans are admitted to kindergarten at the age of 5. With most learning taking place in the first three years, it's too late to ensure toddlers and babies have a strong start.
Let's give our children a nationwide head start in the learning process by investing more money in early childhood education.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
Haneefah Khaaliq:
Reform student loan repayment process, extend time to repay
- Lower the student loan payment, review interest rates, and extend the time to repay loans through Income-Driven Repayment Plans.
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Allow the debt to be treated specially from all others with the ability to be discharged through bankruptcy.
- Expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
Gary Black:
Critical Race Theory is pure propaganda; must halt it
Critical race theory is more of the same "hate America, divide America" propaganda the Extreme Left has pushed for years.
However, today it's become the mainstream of the Regressive Democrat Party. It's pure propaganda, and we must halt its intrusion into our classrooms and the military.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website VoteGaryBlack.com
Oct 3, 2021
Gary Black:
Children thrive when local control remains intact
Education is personal for me. I married a teacher and have developed trusted, long-standing relationships with school superintendents, administrators, K-12 teachers, school nutrition experts, technical schools, and higher education programs.
I've seen first-hand how children thrive when the classroom is the first priority and local control remains intact, and I've advocated for multiple paths to post-secondary success by supporting our technical college system.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website VoteGaryBlack.com
Oct 3, 2021
JD Vance:
No money for critical race theory & radical gender ideology
It's time for us to fight back. Not a single additional dollar for universities--in Ohio or out--that teach critical race theory or radical gender ideology. We need to force our schools to give an honest, patriotic account of American history.
And we must give parents resources to control their kids' education--whether they choose a traditional public school, a charter school, a religious school, or a home school.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website JDVance.com
Oct 3, 2021
John Hoeven:
Ensure accountability coupled with local flexibility
The federal government should empower schools, administrators, and teachers to create local strategies that best prepare students to succeed in a global, high-tech economy; not mandate, one-size-fits all regulations. I have supported policies to
ensure accountability in education is coupled with adequate local flexibility. In order to prepare our students to compete, we need to ensure that our teachers have access to the necessary resources and professional development.
Source: 2021 ND Senate campaign website hoeven.senate.gov
Sep 21, 2021
Matt Dolan:
Keep education costs low, champion school choice
Matt has proven to be a leader in the Ohio Senate by designing and delivering a policy agenda that gets results. From fighting to keep the costs of education low, to training Ohio's workforce, championing school
choice, and funding our police, Matt has worked to ensure our state remains a national leader protecting personal freedom and upholding the Constitution.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website DolanForOhio.com
Sep 21, 2021
Matt Dolan:
Ban Critical Race Theory; support academic freedom
I am the only candidate that has a proven record of expanding school choice and standing firmly against the creep of Critical Race Theory into our classrooms. If we empower students and parents, instead of the teachers' unions and special interests,
education will flourish in America. That is why I have made support for academic freedom, trade skills and affordability in education a cornerstone of my career. This fall, Dolan will vote in the State Senate to ban critical race theory in Ohio.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website DolanForOhio.com
Sep 21, 2021
Jane Timken:
Invest in worker training, expand skilled trades in schools
Ensuring Ohio's workforce is skilled and ready. It is critical that we have the skilled workforce needed to fill jobs available. This means investing in training for our workers, expanding skilled trades in schools, and prioritizing an
Ohio workforce through strong immigration policies. Equipping the workforce of today with the skills required for tomorrow is of strategic and economic concern.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website JaneTimkenForOH.com
Sep 12, 2021
Jane Timken:
Expand education opportunity through school choice
Expanding education opportunity through school choice. Every child should have the opportunity to receive the best education, no matter their zip code. We must expand access for families to choose what is best for their own children.
This includes combating the far-left teachings in our education system such as Critical Race Theory.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website JaneTimkenForOH.com
Sep 12, 2021
Tim Shepard:
We need major investment to increase education specialists
The need for trained professional counselors and special needs educators has been made apparent over the past few decades. The funding needed to staff these positions has not only stagnated but in many cases has actually shrunk.
We need to make major investments to bring staffing levels of specialists up to research-justified levels. Anything less is selling Americans short.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com
Sep 2, 2021
Tim Shepard:
Increase support, opportunities for vocational training
We need to collaborate with trade unions, manufacturing associations, and similar, to bring them into schools and to bring students to the worksites through things like facility tours and subsidized internships. To create the level of talent
that can keep up with the continually-evolving nature of work, it is imperative that we build a stronger scholarship program for trade schools, and fund training facilities that rival the ability and appeal of even the average college-based programs.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website TShepard.com
Sep 2, 2021
Janice McGeachin:
Children should not be taught to hate America nor each other
Education is one of our traditional values. I do not support cronyism that costs Idaho's taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Idaho needs an education system that prepares young people to live productive lives, not one that indoctrinates them in
Marxist, socialist ideology. Our children should not be taught to hate America nor to hate each other. I have assembled a Task Force that will soon begin assessing these issues.Yesterday evening,
I was on Tucker Carlson Tonight to talk about our efforts to Make Idaho Free Again. Our state and our country are under attack. The radical left is working overtime to undermine our individual rights, compromise our state sovereignty,
and obliterate our traditional conservative values. They are infiltrating our schools and universities with Marxist indoctrination and the lies and fallacies of critical race theory.
Source: 2021 ID Senate campaign website JaniceForIdaho.com
Aug 25, 2021
Janice McGeachin:
Supports internships, apprenticeship training, trade schools
I have long been a strong supporter of internships, apprenticeship training, and trade schools. It's why I serve as President of the Career Technical Education Foundation Board.
In Idaho's schools, we will teach our kids how to build, design, engineer, cook, serve, compute, barber, and work as police, firefighters, nurses, doctors, electricians, and plumbers.
Source: 2021 ID Senate campaign website JaniceForIdaho.com
Aug 25, 2021
Morgan Harper:
Every child should be enrolled in early learning
Universal Childcare. Every child should be cared for and enrolled in early learning regardless of their parent's income or working status. It's the key to breaking the cycle of poverty in our country. Cleveland and Columbus have some of the highest
poverty rates in the country. Giving power back to our communities means supporting working parents and giving every child an early start on learning.Universal Education.
Ohio's public schools and universities were the engine that built our middle class. But today the future of Ohio's young people is being erased by unequal school funding and massive student debt. We need to equitably fund primary and secondary schools
across the state, take federal action to forgive student debt, and invest massive resources in public colleges, trade schools, and community colleges. Our communities prosper when everyone has a real chance to succeed.
Source: 2021 OH Senate campaign website MorganHarper.org
Aug 24, 2021
Tiffany Smiley:
Empower families to choose best education for their children
Despite the best efforts of so many of our teachers, the past year of distance and remote learning has shown all of us the holes in our education system. We need to empower Washington families to choose the education that is best for their children.
My boys, like your children and grandchildren, have unique talents and face individual challenges, and our education system must work to meet their needs so they can succeed in their futures.
Source: 2021 WA Senate campaign website SmileyForWashington.com
Aug 24, 2021
Kerry McQuisten:
I would like to see a refocus on "old school" school
We have to get our children back into schools, unmasked and in person. Oregon has been focused on political indoctrination in our schools for far too long--and it shows. Oregon ranks abysmally close to last in the country in terms of real,
competitive education. I would like to see a refocus on "old school" school. Math. Reading. Writing. Science. Geography. History. Civics. Languages.
Source: 2021 OR Senate campaign website KerryMcQuisten.com
Aug 23, 2021
Kerry McQuisten:
Against implementing Critical Race Theory in the classroom
We're spending our time focusing on horrific plans like implementing Critical Race Theory (CRT) into the classroom. CRT forces young children to constantly view themselves as separate from other children just
because of the color of their skin--exactly the opposite of what Martin Luther King, Jr. taught.
Source: 2021 OR Senate campaign website KerryMcQuisten.com
Aug 23, 2021
Jeff Jackson:
Increase early childhood education funding
Jeff has fought to get more funding for our schools. He's a strong advocate for investing in early childhood education, raising teacher pay, and supporting our community colleges, HBCUs, and the rest of the university system.
In the state Senate, he's sponsored legislation to increase early childhood education funding and eliminate the Pre-K waitlist, restore Master's pay for teachers, invest in HBCUs, and expand rural broadband for our students and teachers.
Source: 2021 NC Senate campaign website JeffJacksonNC.com
Aug 12, 2021
Jim Lamon:
I will sponsor a nationwide Right to School Choice
Teachers' union bosses and the Department of Education are failing our kids. Far too many children have had their education possibilities limited by their socioeconomic status. All children deserve a chance to have a bright future, and every parent
deserves the right to choose the best educational environment for their child. I will sponsor a nationwide Right to School Choice to empower parents and give children from all backgrounds the opportunity to receive an excellent education.
Source: 2021 AZ Senate campaign website JimLamon.com
Aug 12, 2021
Katie Britt:
Supports voluntary pre-K program, school choice
I staunchly support Alabama's voluntary First Class Pre-K program, which has been ranked as the nation's best for 15 consecutive years. I also believe strongly in school choice, because every single Alabama child deserves the best possible education.
The jobs of tomorrow require quality education now, and I am dedicated to supporting Alabama's children from the womb to the workforce.
Source: 2021 AL Senate campaign website KatieBrittForSenate.com
Aug 12, 2021
Lucas Kunce:
Relief from student loans; invest in Pre-K, K-12, HBCUs
We need to empower Missourians of all ages and backgrounds with the education and training opportunities they'll need to succeed. That means making college more accessible by providing relief for student loans. It means investing in K-12 and Pre-K
education so our teachers have the resources they need. It means putting more money into Pell Grants, the very program Lucas attended college on. And it means investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website LucasKunce.com
Aug 12, 2021
Mark McCloskey:
Critical race theory is one of America's biggest threats
The Democrats push to install critical race theory into our schools is one of the biggest threats America faces today. They want to teach our children to hate their own country, their own culture, and their own religion. For too long, we've allowed
left wing academics to indoctrinate our children and push their political ideology on our kids. Mark McCloskey will take a stand against the dishonest critical race theory curriculum. We need to teach kids how to think, not what to think.
Source: 2021 MO Senate campaign website McCloskeyForSenate.com
Aug 12, 2021
Allen Glines:
Gradually lower tuition, allow student loan forgiveness
- Gradually lower tuition costs across the country until all higher education is free to anyone who wants to pursue it. Will only support versions of this policy that help the economy.
- Incentivize attending trade or technical schools as a means
to address the skills gap and considerable amount of unfilled positions.
- Allow for student loan forgiveness and the ability of individuals to include their student loans in bankruptcy cases.
Source: 2021 Utah Senate campaign website AllenGlines.com
Jul 21, 2021
Blake Masters:
Support school choice in all its forms
We need to stand up to teachers' unions, support school choice in all its forms, and defend homeschoolers. School should be useful--what happened to shop and home economics? And don't get me started on higher ed.
Most colleges are rackets that should be held accountable for their poor results. We need a system that empowers parents, encourages kids to think for themselves, and puts an end to the political brainwashing.
Source: 2021 Arizona Senate campaign website BlakeMasters.com
Jul 19, 2021
Vicky Hartzler:
Introduced Police Officers Protecting Children Act
When a retired police officer attended his granddaughter's school music program in a rural part of Missouri, he realized it would take 45 minutes for law enforcement to respond in the case of emergency. He offered to volunteer to stand guard at future
events but was told a federal law forbid this. I introduced the Police Officers Protecting Children Act. When approved by local school authorities, a trained law enforcement officer would be able to serve as an armed guard to protect our kids.
Source: 2021 Missouri Senate campaign website VickyHartzler.com
Jul 9, 2021
Carla Sands:
Opposes woke culture, censorship, and critical race theory
Every child should have access to an outstanding education.
That's why I will stand up to woke culture, censorship, and critical race theory.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website CarlaSands.com
Jul 7, 2021
James Bradley:
Pro school choice including charters schools, homeschooling
EDUCATION- Promote a learning system that gives Americans the skills needed to seize the opportunities of the 21st century
- Pro school choice including charters schools and homeschooling
- Pro vouchers
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Parental right to opt-out or provide input to curriculum, example: sex education
- Make trade schools and colleges more affordable by removing federal subsidies, and bureaucratic red-tape
- No more federal funding for universities or colleges with large endowments
- Author loan forgiveness for innovative new designs that propel expanding industries and create the kind of jobs everyone desires
- Tackle student debt and enable entrepreneurship by making the SBA an incubator of great ideas for educated young
Source: 2021 California Senate campaign website BradleySenate.com
Jun 29, 2021
Scott Sifton:
Fought for improved teacher pay and district facilities
Scott's career in public service has made an important difference across Missouri.
He fought for improved teacher pay and district facilities as a member of the Affton School Board from 2001 - 2010, serving two terms as Board President. Student test performance improved markedly over his tenure.
Source: 2021 Missouri Senate campaign website ScottSifton.com
Jun 29, 2021
John Hoeven:
Accountability in education coupled with local flexibility
The federal government should empower schools, administrators, and teachers to create local strategies that best prepare students to succeed in a global, high-tech economy; not mandate, one-size-fits all regulations.
I have supported policies to ensure accountability in education is coupled with adequate local flexibility. I sponsored the Innovate America Act, which would increase the number of STEM schools and place increased emphasis on developing STEM education.
Source: 2021 N.D. Senate campaign website hoeven.senate.gov
Jun 24, 2021
James Lankford:
God gives parents responsibility to equip children for life
God gives parents the primary responsibility to equip their child for life. Parents and guardians want the best for their children, so it is right to allow them to choose the option that works best as no child is the same nor does any child learn
the same. Parents and guardians should be afforded the right to choose the best option for their child whether that be home school, public school, private school or charter school.
Source: 2021 Oklahoma Senate campaign website JamesLankford.com
Jun 21, 2021
Everett Stern:
Parents and families have first responsibility for education
Throwing money at education has never been shown to increase performance. For students to succeed in school, they must first be willing to do the hard work of studying.
The first responsibility for ensuring that students benefit from school lies with their parents and families.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website EverettStern.com
Jun 20, 2021
Everett Stern:
More funding for vocational training, community colleges
I am proposing to reintroduce vocational training for students interested in learning a trade that will give them the ability to function as valuable wealth creating citizens to meet the needs of the information economy.
There are high paying jobs going vacant in healthcare, data sciences and other areas of the economy that need filling. To accomplish this education funding needs to be channeled to Community Colleges.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website EverettStern.com
Jun 20, 2021
Eric Schmitt:
Defended coach-led prayer in high school as voluntary
Eric defended the religious liberties of a Missouri high school football coach when his Constitutional right was assaulted by an extreme group. The coach was accused of violating the U.S. Constitution for leading his players in prayer.
Eric supported the coach's fight against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, making clear the actions of the coach did not violate the Constitution since no player was forced to participate.
Source: 2021 Missouri Senate campaign website SchmittForSenate.com
May 2, 2021
Sarah Godlewski:
Boosted funding for books and tech in school libraries
Sarah saw that Wisconsin values and fiscal responsibility were under attack.
- Delivered record funding for books and tech in school libraries
Source: 2021 Wisconsin Senate campaign website SarahForWisconsin.com
Apr 20, 2021
Jim Carlin:
Too many children being indoctrinated to hate America
Too many of our children are trapped in failing schools. Too many of our children are being indoctrinated to hate America, hate our history and hate our culture. We need to give them a choice:
vouchers to attend a charter school, a private school, or a public school with higher standards--schools that teach the truth of our history and graduate kids properly schooled in math, science and English.
Source: 2021 Iowa Senate campaign website CarlinForUSSenate.com
Mar 7, 2021
Malcolm Kenyatta:
Our children deserve a school system that is equitable
Our children deserve a school system that is equitable. Not only are a large number of our students in the
Commonwealth attending schools without the necessary materials and resources to succeed, but many also are not safe from the violence and bullying that can have devastating consequences.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website MalcolmForPA.com
Mar 4, 2021
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