2022 OR Governor's race: on Education


Christine Drazan: Expand access to school choice, stand up for parents' rights

As Governor, I will lead by keeping our schools open full time and in person, get back to the basics in the classroom, give parents a forum to be heard, and leave the politics at home where it belongs. And I will expand access to school choice so that students can learn in the education environment that best fits their needs. I will stand up for parents' rights and ensure that they have a voice in where and how their child gets an education.
Source: 2022 Oregon Governor campaign website ChristineForOregon.com Mar 3, 2022

Nicholas Kristof: Make education a priority; make sure kids don't drop out

He said if elected he would prioritize three topics as governor: homelessness and housing, education, and jobs. "There are so many areas we need to address. We have a very short school year. We allow kids to drop out before the age of 18 in ways that other states don't," Kristof said. "Fundamentally it's about making education a priority. And especially making sure kids stay in school and don't drop out."
Source: KGW-TV 8-NBC on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race Oct 27, 2021

Nicholas Kristof: Companies won't invest here if schools aren't top-notch

Along with Oregon's shorter school year, Kristof believes Oregon is approaching a point where the education system will impact the state economically. "Companies aren't going to want to invest here if they can't promise their employees top-notch schools." he said.
Source: KGW-TV 8-NBC on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race Jun 11, 2021

Tobias Read: Extend the school year so kids have year-round learning

As Governor, Tobias will work to make Pre-K available to every Oregon child; extend the school year so kids have year-round learning and summer enrichment opportunities; expand apprenticeships and vocational training to all who want them; and work to bring down the cost of community college and 4-year degrees. He knows that an educated and skilled workforce is the best way to grow our economy and bring new jobs to Oregon.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com Dec 14, 2021

Betsy Johnson: Give parents more options for their children's education

I will appoint educators who will challenge--not defend--the failing status quo. When necessary, I will take-on the powerful teachers' union to put the needs of students first. I believe in giving parents more options for their children's education including charter schools, home schooling, and other alternative education opportunities such as career and technical education opportunities.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website RunBetsyRun.com Oct 6, 2022

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Candidates and political leaders on Education:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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