2024 NH Governor's race: on Education
Cinde Warmington:
Public education is what makes our democracy work
A well-coordinated effort in our state government is poised to dramatically privatize education in our state. Public education is what makes our democracy work. It's where future citizens learn what it means to live in a society with others from
different backgrounds. It's where they learn to debate and discuss conflicting beliefs on shared ground. It's a place where, no matter where you live, what your family looks like, or how much money you have, there is always a place for you.
Source: Eagle Times on 2024 New Hampshire Gubernatorial race
Feb 20, 2021
Kelly Ayotte:
Give every child opportunity to go to school best for them
She hit on supporting law enforcement, blocking new taxes, and ushering in parental rights and universal school choice. "I believe that parents make the best decisions for their children," Ayotte declared. "I'm a strong believer in education freedom,
and the reason for that is that every child learns differently. And parents know what is best for their children, and we want to give every child in this state the opportunity to go to the school or the educational setting that is best for hem."
Source: NH Journal on 2024 New Hampshire Governor race
Jul 31, 2023
Joyce Craig:
Testified against voucher program; would hurt local schools
Craig recently testified at the State House against a proposal to offer school vouchers that would allow families to take the $3,600 state education adequacy funds allotted per student and use it for private school options.
Craig testified it would hurt Manchester's school district, saying that if one-quarter of one percent of students left, or 35 students, the district would lose over $400,000.
Source: BusinessNH Magazine on 2024 New Hampshire Gubernatorial race
Feb 28, 2018
Cinde Warmington:
Tax dollars should not be subsidizing private schools
Warmington said she would push to repeal the education freedom account law entirely, arguing that it is an inappropriate use of tax dollars that should be spent to improve public education. "I do not believe that tax dollars should be subsidizing
private schools," she said. "… The obligation of government is to make sure that we provide every single child in our state with an opportunity for a great public education. If parents want to make a different decision. I totally support that as well."
Source: N.H. Bulletin on 2024 New Hampshire Gubernatorial race
Sep 19, 2023
Chuck Morse:
Expand education freedom accounts
Morse said he supported the Legislature's expansion of the education freedom account program's income limits from 300 percent of the federal poverty level to 350 percent of the federal poverty level -- about
$105,000 in total annual income for a family of four. And he said he would back an eventual removal of the income cap so all
New Hampshire families could use the program, but he said he would want that change to be phased in gradually. Morse said the state's recent efforts to broaden school choice, both through the increase of charter schools and vouchers, would strengthen
the state's existing public schools. "Because it just makes people compete for the child for the right reasons," he said. "And I think that's a good thing."
Source: N.H. Bulletin on 2024 New Hampshire Gubernatorial race
Sep 19, 2023
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