Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

A good education is critical in preparing our children for the future and developing a strong and robust economy. Lois has always been a strong voice for improving our schools, from supporting good teachers, to making sure class sizes are manageable, to giving parents a greater role in their child's education.

As a parent and education advocate, Lois knows quality education starts early. That is why she supports funding early childhood education programs. In the legislature, Lois fought to increase funding for a pre-kindergarten and full day kindergarden program for at-risk children. As a parent, Lois knows the impact that good teachers have on a child's education. Providing our teachers with the resources and technology that they need is vital to ensure a quality education.

Lois is committed to ensuring that college education remains within reach for middle class families. Those who cut college tuition aid, while defending tax loopholes for oil companies, have their priorities backward.

We must also focus on vocational and job training programs. This is vital to retraining workers with skills that are required to meet the 21st century's job market.

In these tough economic times, changing careers isn't always a choice -- it's a necessity. That's why Lois believes that education is a lifelong endeavor. To ensure that our workforce is global competitive, Lois will work to make investing in adult continuing education a national priority.

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