Issue Position: Education

As we continue to look forward to the future for our state, country and world, we need to recognize that education must be a top priority in order to empower and equip our young people for the jobs of the future.

I believe Arizona is a great state for education despite the many obstacles facing our education system. We lead the nation in school choice which helps parents have a greater say in their children's education.

When increases in school funding are redirected to other places rather than teacher pay and classroom needs, too many schools remain below average. It is imperative that we continue working to put students first, increase teacher pay and classroom funding, and encourage our most successful schools to grow and expand, and use their model to lift under performing schools to greater success.

My youngest daughter is a public school teacher so I have had the privilege of witnessing her dedication and determination that she and her colleagues give to bring out the best in their students. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of the teachers for their unwavering dedication to our kids -- their students -- and everyone's future.

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