Eric Fingerhut on Education

Invest in the human capital of education

The key to reviving a struggling economy is to invest in education. The most valuable asset of the United States has always been its "human capital." We must encourage the entrepreneurial spirit at our colleges and universities and ensure that our workforce remains the most highly-skilled in the world. We also need to finally put an end to the school-funding crisis and develop a system of fair and adequate funding for our primary and secondary schools. Source: Campaign website, www.fingerhutforsenate.com Jul 21, 2004

Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit at school

The key to reviving a struggling economy is to invest in education.ÿ The most valuable asset of the US has always been its "human capital."ÿWe must encourage the entrepreneurial spirit at our colleges and universities and ensure that our workforce remains the most highly-skilled in the world.ÿWe also need to finally put an end to the school-funding crisis and develop a system of fair and adequate funding for our primary and secondary schools.ÿ Source: Campaign website, FingerhutForSenate.com May 11, 2004

Teach abstinence; require exit exams in high schools

Require public schools to administer high school exit exams.
Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
Support age-appropriate sexual education programs that teach about abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods.

Source: Ohio State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Nov 5, 2002

Better teacher pay; expanded early education

I support an intensive effort to assure that high quality, certified teachers are available in every classroom. This effort would include improvements in teacher training, increase the evaluation of teacher performance and increase salaries. I also support expanding early childhood education. Source: Ohio State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Nov 5, 2002

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