Issue Position: Scott's Approach to Education: "All of the Above"

Issue Position

Education is a priority. And when it comes to educating hundreds of thousands of children in diverse communities throughout Louisiana, Scott McKnight believes in an "all of the above" approach.

Scott supports public schools, charter schools, private schools, home schools and online schools. Each child is different, but no child should be trapped in a failing school...and no child's educational opportunities should be limited by his or her zip code. Choice and competition are key in our continued effort to move Louisiana's education system from the bottom to the top, and we must utilize all available resources and new ideas.

Scott supports our teachers, administrators, support personnel, school board members and everyone else involved in the noble cause of educating our children. Our educators are often functioning in less than ideal conditions. Scott intends to work with all parties to provide a safe and productive learning environment.

He supports high standards and accountability in all schools. He also understands the danger of federal overreach into local schools.

Scott is committed to keeping college tuition at a reasonable level and will support preserving the TOPS scholarship program to help our working families send their children to college without mortgaging their futures.

Scott understands that our flagship university, LSU, must be well funded and free to compete in the higher education marketplace. The success of LSU in the classroom, in research labs and even on the football field drives our Baton Rouge economy. Scott will work with likeminded legislators to address the broken state budget and protect our universities.

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