Issue Position: Investing in Public Education

Issue Position

As a former teacher and proud son of a father who taught in the classroom for 39 years, I know the importance of a strong public education system. Charter school legislation passed in the 2017 legislative session takes money from public education -- from teachers and students in those classrooms -- and moves it to private, for-profit schools. Charter schools can pick and choose which students they serve, and they often don't offer programs to assist low-income students. Education is the great equalizer so we must ensure that every student, from our rural towns to our urban centers, receives the highest quality education.

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