Issue Position: Meaningful, empowering reform in education and training

Issue Position

Maintain a path of excellence through standards and accountability. Louisiana is near the bottom of most major rankings. Our State needs to be on a consistent pathway of improvement and solidify in-place standards, provide choice for parents and make sure all children have a chance for a good start in life through education. The State needs to work to recruit, hire and reward high performing, highly competent and caring teachers. Louisiana needs to address the issue of local empowerment and ensure local districts have the resources and the autonomy they need to meet high State standards and educate our children. Better pay for teachers and new facilities are critical to ensure we achieve these goals. .

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