Issue Position: For Strong Public Schools

Issue Position

We have an obligation to constitutionally fund our public K-12 schools and equitably allocate those resources in Olathe Public Schools and the Shawnee Mission School District

We must invest in tomorrow's leaders by ensuring all students are prepared to enter community colleges, technical and vocational schools, or four-year universities

Cuts to higher education have exceeded $100 million over the past ten years. Tuition has skyrocketed because state spending per student has dropped. We must invest in higher education by:

Recruiting and educating university students who will become the future workforce of Kansas
Attracting and retaining the strongest faculty talent who are dedicated to supporting students
Empowering our students to engage in experiences beyond the classroom so they are prepared for meaningful careers

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