Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I support public education and believe we must focus on connecting students to fulfilling careers. Currently, only 53 cents of every tax dollar that is sent to our schools goes to classrooms. The rest gets swallowed up by administrators and other programs that don't directly benefit Kansas students. As Governor, I will direct more of the money into classrooms for things like teacher pay, books, and computers. My plan would ensure 75 percent of education funding is spent in the classroom.

By properly investing in our children's future, we can build a brighter, better future for Kansas students. That starts with preparing our children for jobs in the 21st Century. By developing new partnerships with trade schools and other job training programs, we can ensure our children have the skills they need for the jobs of the future.

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