Education funding

“Fully fund public schools and special education”

“From his first day in office, Roy has fought for better teacher pay and funding for our classrooms. He has pushed the Republican legislature to go much farther than it wanted to go resulting in a 9.5% teacher raise since he took office and an improvement in the national rankings. Under his leadership, North Carolina has expanded pre-kindergarten programs and re-established the Teaching Fellows Program to recruit and support highly qualified teachers in North Carolina.”

“I think we should tax billionaire wealth, take some of that money, bring it back to public education. Take some of that money, build schools and roads, provide health care, provide child care.”

“I propose tying any percentage increase in our national education funding to any equivalent increase in the national defense budget.”

“She helped pass Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program into law and make investments in education, healthcare, and housing.”

“During her time as Lt. Governor Minnesota passed a historic increase in funding for public education, including expanding special education seats, and she helped spearhead the universal school meal program to keep kids fed and lower grocery bills for parents, so everyone can focus on what’s most important, learning.”

“Your zip code should not dictate the quality of your education. Peggy believes parents, teachers, and students should make classroom decisions, and that the federal government should have a larger role in funding K-12 education, without a voucher program, so schools can retain and adequately pay a quality workforce and that students have access to the resources they need while not solely relying on property taxes to make up funding gaps.”

“Today, the Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson to increase funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone.”

“Maine voters have told us in no uncertain terms that the state needs to be doing its part to take care of our schools and help local government. It’s high time we kept that promise.”

“MEA pointed to Jackson’s decades-long record of standing with working people and fighting for teachers and public education — from securing investments in Maine schools, raising wages for school employees, protecting the pension system, and delivering universal school meals so every student can learn on a full stomach.”

“This year, he voted to continue funding free, universal school meals, fully fund education at 55 percent, invest in career and technical education, and provide two years of free community college for Maine high school graduates from the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.”

“Other highlights include establishing the Education Rainy Day Fund. This will alleviate property tax burdens and guarantee that Maine can meet its obligation to fund schools at 55 percent as mandated by voters in 2004.”

“It’s why I’m thrilled that after years of fighting to fund public education and honor the will of Maine voters, the state is finally on track to meet the 55 percent threshold for K-12 public education funding.”

“That is why he is committed to investing in our schools, supporting our teachers, and ensuring that every student can get a high-quality education to set them on a path to success.”

“By investing in early childhood programs like Head Start and Smart Start, increasing funding for public schools, and addressing teacher shortages, Juliana has helped support Illinois families while securing our state’s future.”

“Overhauled Texas’s school finance system and invested over $6.5 billion into public schools for teacher pay raises, educator training, new literacy and math proficiency initiatives, and more.”

“Increase funding to public schools so every child has access to a world-class education.”

“Chris led the fight to restore $27 million in federal education funds for New Hampshire withheld by the Trump Administration.”

“He has stood firm against ongoing efforts in Washington to dismantle public education and prevent federal resources from getting to our students, teachers, and communities.”

“Restore Department of Education funding.”

“Protect funding for AEAs.”

“Fund Underfunded School Infrastructure – Assure that every child goes to a school that is modern, clean, warm, and dry by updating funding formulas that deprive schools in urban communities from the infrastructure funding they need.”

“Further, we need to think beyond the outdated funding models that tie school funding to property taxes, which deprive working-class communities and schools of sufficient resources.”

“Your zip code should not dictate the quality of your education. Peggy believes parents, teachers, and students should make classroom decisions, and that the federal government should have a larger role in funding K-12 education, without a voucher program, so schools can retain and adequately pay a quality workforce and that students have access to the resources they need while not solely relying on property taxes to make up funding gaps.”

“Fully fund public schools and special education”

“Education & Workforce Pipeline: Fixing school infrastructure funding formulas, building toward debt-free and tuition-free higher education, and expanding HBCU and apprenticeship investment.”

“Fund Underfunded School Infrastructure – Assure that every child goes to a school that is modern, clean, warm, and dry by updating funding formulas that deprive schools in urban communities from the infrastructure funding they need.”

“Your zip code should not dictate the quality of your education. Peggy believes parents, teachers, and students should make classroom decisions, and that the federal government should have a larger role in funding K-12 education, without a voucher program, so schools can retain and adequately pay a quality workforce and that students have access to the resources they need while not solely relying on property taxes to make up funding gaps.”