2024 DE Governor's race: on Education


Matt Meyer: Would be first teacher to be governor in state's modern era

If elected, he would be the first teacher to be governor in the state's modern era. "Arguably, the most important thing the governor does is oversee our education system. You can find countless teachers who are regularly frustrated by elected officials standing up and saying things about education that just has no applicability in their classroom," he said. "A lot of this is looking at what teachers are doing and supporting them, encouraging them, and compensating them," he said.
Source: Delaware Business Times on 2024 Delaware Gubernatorial race Jun 6, 2023

Bethany Hall-Long: Co-chaired the Delaware Early Leaning Advisory Committee

Throughout her tenure, Lt. Governor Hall-Long has been especially focused on early childhood education. In 2021, she began co-chairing the Delaware Early Leaning Advisory Committee to review Delaware's early childhood landscape and make recommendations based on its findings. The committee convened state policymakers, advocates, childcare providers, and national stakeholders to better understand the needs of Delaware's early childhood learning infrastructure.
Source: 2024 Delaware Lt. Governor website LtGov.Delaware.gov Sep 14, 2023

Mike Ramone: Ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms

Despite having the fourth-highest per capita spending per student, Delaware ranks second to last in quality of education. For too long, Dover has thrown money at the problems without addressing the root causes. The father of three and grandfather of four, Mike understands the importance of providing a quality education to Delaware children, regardless of location or income. Mike will fight to ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms necessary to provide a quality education.
Source: 2024 Delaware Gubernatorial campaign website MikeRamone.com Jun 9, 2024

Matt Meyer: Fix our broken and underfunded education system

Q: Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A: I am a former 6th and 7th grade math teacher and small business owner who has served as New Castle County Executive since 2017.

Q: What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

A: I am running to fix our state's broken and underfunded education system so every student can get a world-class education and every teacher can thrive.

Q: Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

A: All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten, by Robert Fulghum

Source: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection:2024 Delaware Governor race Aug 8, 2024

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Candidates and political leaders on Education:
Candidates for President & Vice-President:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)
2024 presidential primary contenders:
Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE)
N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R)
N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R)
Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R)
S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R)
Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R)
Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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