Issue Position: Improving Education and Investing in Our Children

Issue Position

Education opens doors--and that's true for me: I came to New Mexico to further my education. As the father of three children who went to both public and private schools in Albuquerque, I understand and appreciate the challenges our teachers, families, and students face. Today, New Mexico is ranked 50th in education and we must move quickly to turn that around so our children get the high quality education they deserve. I support:

Investing in Early Childhood Education for every child;

Reduced class sizes and less standardized testing;

Providing vocational education for students who do not go on to college;

Improving student math and reading skills and to increase opportunities for all students to participate in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM) curricula;

Improved working conditions for teachers and educational assistants.

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