Connie Johnson on Education

	Connie Johnson on Education

Support public education, not vouchers

Restore funding needed to meet Oklahoma's goals for children, including ending our teacher exodus by raising educational salaries.
Restore vital programs that have been cut from Oklahoma schools, including advanced placement courses, art, music, sports and extracurricular activities.
Recognize that public education is the cornerstone of a successful society, and undo the detriment that charter schools and school vouchers are making on public education.

Source: 2018 Oklahoma Senatorial website ConnieForGovernor.com , Oct 15, 2017

Recognize critical importance of public education

Q: Do you support or oppose parents choosing schools via vouchers?

A: Strongly oppose. Our founding fathers recognized the critical importance of public education, even going so far as to require state support of public schools.

Source: Email interview on 2014 Okla. Senate race with OnTheIssues , Sep 25, 2014

Strengthen our public schools

At a young age, Connie learned from her parents, both public school teachers, the value of hard work and the responsibility of public service. As your U.S. Senator, Connie commits to strengthening our public schools. In order to strengthen Oklahoma families, we must invest in Oklahoma students by strengthening our public school system. Right now, we aren't. Connie believes every Oklahoma K-12 student, regardless of zip code, deserves access to quality public education, well-paid, quality teachers, quality textbooks to take home at night, and adequate supports that ensure success.

Education is the road out of poverty. Connie understands the role a properly funded public education system plays in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to rise to her or his individual potential. Oklahoma's students deserve more than standardized tests and haphazard "grading systems."

Source: 2014 Okla. Senate campaign website, cj4ok.com , Jun 25, 2014

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