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Mike Pence's Public Statements on Issue: K-12 Education

On The Ballot: Campaign Suspended, Republican for President

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10/25/2020 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump has stood by the principle that every parent should be able to choose their child's school regardless of zip code or income. There are children across America who are trapped in failing schools and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to end school choice."
10/10/2020 Tweet - "Florida has the largest school choice program in the country, and 38% of the participants are Hispanic. Joe Biden wants to END school choice but President @realDonaldTrump believes every parent should have the right to choose their kids school regardless of income or area code!"
10/10/2020 Tweet - "Latinos are for Trump because President @realDonaldTrump has been a champion of jobs, opportunity, and the values of Latino Americans across the Country! Record HIGH high school graduation rates Record LOW poverty rates Lowest unemployment rate in HISTORY"
09/28/2020 Tweet - "Good call with America's Governors today to discuss testing. With the most advanced testing strategy in the world, we are continuing to surge testing to nursing homes and expand rapid point-of-care tests to K-12 students so that we can keep our kids in the classroom."
08/21/2020 Tweet - "We've added teachers to @DHSgov 's list of essential workers & they'll be prioritized for things like PPE & support. We want to get our kids back to school but we want teachers to know, we're going to make the resources available so schools can be a safe environment for everyone."
08/12/2020 Remarks by President Trump at Kids First: Getting America's Children Safely Back to School
08/07/2020 Tweet - "Even Senator Schumer agrees we should open schools this fall. While it's good to hear he finally accepts our position, it's also in the best interest of our Nation's children...not just the economy."
02/05/2020 Remarks by Vice President Pence on School Choice | Philadelphia, PA
01/28/2020 Remarks by Vice President Pence at the Wisconsin School Choice Student Showcase
02/14/2019 Tweet - "On the one year anniversary of the Parkland Tragedy, we remember & honor the victims & their loved ones. The safety of America's children remains a top priority for @POTUS & our Admin, and as @POTUS said, we will not rest until our schools are secure & our communities are safe."
02/14/2018 Tweet - ".@POTUS and I will continue to monitor developments following the terrible shooting in Broward County and will provide any & all federal assistance to local law enforcement. Grateful to all the courageous law enforcement & emergency medical personnel who responded so swiftly."
06/02/2016 Go Back Governor Pence Expresses Interest in Expanding Pre-K Education for Disadvantaged Children
04/22/2016 Governor Pence Announces Statewide Robotics Program for Elementary School Students
03/22/2016 Governor Pence Signs Bill to Replace ISTEP
03/20/2016 Governor Pence to Sign Legislation to Combat Drug Abuse in Indiana through Increased Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention
03/10/2016 Governor Pence Declares 2016 Legislative Session a Win for Indiana
01/21/2016 Governor Pence Signs Education Agenda Bills Focused on Supporting Teachers and Schools
11/12/2015 Governor Pence Announces More Than $10 Million for School Safety
10/28/2015 Governor Pence Honors 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year with Sagamore of the Wabash
10/27/2015 Letter to Glenda Ritz, Superintendent of Public Instruction and members of State Board of Education - Governor Pence Takes Action to Protect Teacher Bonuses
10/09/2015 Governor Pence Directs Additional Funding for Secured School Safety Grant Program
10/05/2015 Governor Pence Congratulates 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year
10/01/2015 Governor Pence Commends 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools
07/30/2015 Governor Pence to Lead Annual Governor's Motorcycle Ride Tomorrow
07/24/2015 Governor Pence Announces FEMA Grant of Nearly $1.6 Million to Salem Community Schools; Tornado Safe Room to be Constructed for Elementary School

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