Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Strong schools give our children and our communities the opportunity to thrive. However, quality schools depend on adequate funding and consistent leadership. Over the last few years, Oklahoma has cut more funding from public schools than any other state. Our lawmakers have introduced inconsistent radical changes to mandatory testing and curriculum standards that have negatively impacted our education system. As a mother of two children in public school, Julia sees the challenges our schools face first hand. Principals and administrators must make decisions each year without knowing what funds our lawmakers will provide or which mandates our lawmakers will impose. Our education system is at the point of crisis and we need to get back on the right track. As a State Senator, Julia will champion more funding for the classroom and consistent policies to help students reach their full potential.

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