Peter Ricketts on Education

	Peter Ricketts on Education Republican Senate Challenger

Scrap radically inappropriate sex education topics

Governor Ricketts called on the Nebraska Department of Education to scrap their proposed sex education topics that are included in their draft health standards and worked with concerned parents to stop the radically inappropriate content from being pushed into schools. The new standards would have taught young children age-inappropriate content starting in kindergarten, but also inject non-scientific, political ideas into curriculum standards. Source: 2024 Nebraska Senate campaign website PeteRicketts.com , Apr 7, 2023

Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation

I want to note that we can continue to support strong public schools. As I have done every year as Governor, my budget proposes to fully fund state aid to the K-12 education formula with an additional $42.7 million over the biennium. We must continue to invest in the next generation of Nebraskans so they can access educational opportunities that can help them achieve their dreams. Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Nebraska legislature , Jan 14, 2021

$16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers

Connecting the next generation of Nebraskans to great opportunities in our state is key to helping our kids make Nebraska their home. I am proposing that we invest $16 million in scholarships for students at our community colleges, state colleges, and University system to help connect the next generation of Nebraskans with great careers in fields ranging from math and engineering to healthcare and IT. Source: 2020 Nebraska State of the State address , Jan 15, 2020

Oppose the implementation of Common Core

Pete understands that we must challenge our schools to improve and set a high bar for excellence in the classroom. Pete will oppose the implementation of Common Core and believes Nebraskans are best equipped to determine the academic standards we use in Nebraska's schools. Source: 2014 Nebraska Governor campaign website, PeteRicketts.com , Nov 4, 2014

Supports charters and vouchers for private schools

Allow parents to use vouchers, (equal opportunity scholarships) to send their children to any public school, private school, or religious school.
Allow teachers and professionals to receive authorization and funding to establish charter schools.
Reward teachers with merit pay for working in low-income schools.
Support federal tax incentives to help families save for college.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test , Nov 1, 2006

Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity

Ricketts supports school vouchers to provide equal education opportunities. He is a board member of Children's Scholarship Fund, which has provided 1,500-1,800 scholarships to those in need. Source: Ben Thompson, North Platte Telegraph , Feb 7, 2006

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