Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I am passionate about education. Born of two public school teachers, (my dad, Pete Locke, taught at South St. Paul High School for 33 years. He was also the basketball, baseball & golf coach and an all around nice guy). I was taught through the public schools, and all four of our kids have gone through the public schools. Education is a priority when I get to the Capitol. Minnesota used to be one of the top states in the country in early education, which made us a wonderful state to raise a family. It also provided the foundation for people to find great jobs. We can be that again if we can work with teachers and not be strong-armed by special interests groups determined to maintain the status quo… I will work with parents and educators to:

- Improve the quality of teaching.
- Address the student problems outside of the classroom.
- Hold schools accountable.
- Prepare ALL students for life after high school.

Having lived throughout the country, and seeing other state's public school systems, Minnesotans should be proud, but there is plenty of room for improvement, and no time for slacking. I will work hard to make sure the children of Minnesota get the high quality education they deserve.

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