2022 TN Governor's race: on Education


Jason Martin: Make sure that no school in Tennessee is underfunded

Tennessee ranks 45th in the nation in per-pupil spending, and has received an 'F' in school funding. On average, we don't spend nearly as much on our schools as other states in our region. We need a better way to fund our schools, taking into account the different economies across communities and the different resources that are needed in each school district. We need to reevaluate the Basic Education Program, and make sure that going forward, no school in Tennessee is underfunded.
Source: 2022 Tennessee Governor campaign website MartinForTN.com Aug 7, 2022

Jason Martin: Support trade and vocational schools, technical training

Many Tennesseans also look to trade and vocational schools, training programs and apprenticeships, and 2- and 4-year colleges and universities to achieve their goals. This means increased incentives for trade programs, certifications, future nurses and healthcare workers, and technical training for a more technologically competitive workforce. It also means strengthening our Historical Black Colleges and Universities system so that every single student has access to the same opportunities.
Source: 2022 Tennessee Governor campaign website MartinForTN.com Aug 7, 2022

Carnita Atwater: State-of-the-art vocational training in every high school

I will prioritize giving our young people a real shot to succeed--with state-of-the-art vocational training in every high school and partnerships with our business leaders to create pathways to the jobs that will help our young people stay here in Tennessee
Source: Tennessee Journal on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Sep 8, 2021

Jason Martin: Opposed state's school voucher program

On education, Martin is opposed to Lee's school voucher program, which was blocked by a judge last year. The program would have allowed parents to send children to private schools using public money in Davidson and Shelby counties. Martin said he wants to fully fund public schools and improve the quality of education. Martin's three daughters all go to a private school. When asked, he said he chose the school because of its diversity and proximity to his home.
Source: The Tennessean on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Aug 23, 2021

JB Smiley: Opposed defunding schools teaching critical race theory

Memphis City Council members are opposing a state bill that bans critical race theory from being taught in public schools. The bill removes funding from schools that teach critical race theory.

JB Smiley tweeted, "Today, @MEM_Council passed a resolution opposing HB 580/SB623, which removes funding from institutions who teach critical race theory. It is intellectually dishonest to remove discussions that bring awareness about how race impacts individuals and society." -- @jbsmileyjr

Source: FOX13 Memphis News on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Mar 19, 2021

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Gubernatorial Debates 2020:
DE: vs.Carney(incumbent) vs.Williams(D)
IN: vs.Holcomb(incumbent) vs.Melton(D) vs.Myers(D)
MO: Parson(incumbent) vs.Galloway(D) vs.Neely(R)
MT: Bullock(retiring) vs.Fox(R) vs.Perry(R) vs.Gianforte(R) vs.Stapleton(R) vs.Olszewski(R) vs.Neill(D) vs.Schreiner(D) vs.Cooney(D) vs.Williams(D)
NC: Cooper(incumbent) vs.Forest(R) vs.Grange(R)
ND: Burgum(incumbent) vs.Coachman(R) vs.Lenz(D)
NH: Sununu(incumbent) vs.Volinsky(D) vs. fsFeltes(D)
PR: Rossello(D) vs.Garced(D) vs.Pierluisi(D)
UT: Herbert(retiring) vs.Huntsman(R) vs.Cox(R) vs.Burningham(R) vs.Newton(D) vs.Hughes(R)
VT: Scott(incumbent) vs.Holcombe(D) vs.Zuckerman(D)
WA: Inslee(incumbent) vs.Bryant(R) vs.Fortunato(R)
WV: Justice(incumbent) vs.Folk(R) vs.Thrasher(R) vs.Vanover(D) vs.Smith(D) vs.Ron Stollings(D)
Gubernatorial Debates 2021:
NJ:
Murphy(D) vs.Ciattarelli(R)
VA:
Northam(D,term-limited) vs.Herring(D) vs.Chase(R) vs.Fairfax(D)

Gubernatorial Debates 2019:
KY:
Bevin(R) vs.Goforth(R,lost primary) vs.Adkins(D,lost primary) vs.Beshear(D) vs.Edelen(D,lost primary)
LA:
Edwards(D) vs.Rispone(R) vs.Abraham(R) vs.Kennedy(R,declined)
MS:
Bryant(R,retiring) vs.Foster(R) vs.Hood(D) vs.Reeves(R) vs.Waller(R)
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