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Casey Cagle on Education
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Options for public charter, private school or home schooling
Georgia's children are our state's future, and it is critical that we invest wisely in helping them have brighter futures here. As a child who grew up with a single mother who worked two jobs to provide a better chance for her kids, Cagle understands
the difference a good public school education can make. And he believes in the importance of giving every parent and child a chance to use the option that is best for them, whether that is public school, private school or home schooling.
Since his election, Cagle has passed landmark legislation to create charter systems that allow entire school systems to bypass counterproductive regulations in return for meeting and keeping a commitment to excellence. Additionally, he has worked
successfully to create College and Career Academies across Georgia so that kids who want to learn a skilled trade or get a professional certification in high school can have a chance to start earning a good living when they graduate.
Source: 2018 Georgia gubernatorial campaign website CaseyCagle.com
, May 2, 2017
Declare war on high school dropout rates in Georgia
Cagle promised to "declare war on high school dropout rates in Georgia." Cagle wants to vastly expand the network of about 40 college and career academies around the state, with the goal of driving down the high school dropout rate.
And he said he'll pour more state resources into boosting third-grade reading proficiency. He wrote a book about education policy that published last year.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2018 Georgia governor race
, Apr 29, 2017
Education savings accounts including private schools
Republican Hunter Hill entered the race for Georgia governor, emphasizing his background as a U.S. Army veteran who pledges to bring a "more efficient and effective state government" and a vow to advocate for school vouchers.Hill was first elected to
a Senate seat in 2012 that represents parts of north Atlanta and east Cobb and is perhaps best known as an advocate for education savings accounts and other programs that let state school funding follow students to private schools.
He said that effort will be a centerpiece of his campaign. "The overarching goal is an education system where every child has an opportunity to succeed, and expanding choice plays a large role in that," said
Hill, adding: "Everything is on the table as it relates to reform." Hill said he would "spend less on low-return activities" and reinvest those public dollars in K-12 education, transportation and public safety.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2018 Georgia governor race
, Apr 25, 2017
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