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Scott Walker on Education
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UW FlexOption: family-friendly flexible degree program
We also worked with the University of Wisconsin System on a new flexible degree program called UW FlexOption to help adult learners earn degrees in targeted fields. Nearly a quarter of all adults in this state have some college credit without a degree.
For many, time and money are the barriers to finishing that degree.I can relate. During my senior year at Marquette University, I was offered a full-time job at the American Red Cross.
I thought I would squeeze in a course here or there and finish things off in a year or two, but then Tonette and I got married. Then we had Matt. And then came Alex.
Next thing you know, you're putting all your extra time and money into your kids.
The UW FlexOption will provide a less time-consuming, less costly way to finish off a degree. It will help prepare more people to fill the critical needs we have in the workforce.
Source: 2013 State of the State address to Wisconsin Legislature
, Jan 15, 2013
Supports charter schools and choice, not one-size-fits-all
We need a plan to recruit, retain, and reward great teachers while implementing a plan that removes burdensome, one-size-fits-all mandates. This will allow good schools to succeed and help us focus our efforts on turning around failing schools.
Walker will expand charter and choice options by removing enrollment and eligibility caps on schools choice and virtual charter schools.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial press release, "4th grade"
, Sep 3, 2010
Page last updated: Apr 25, 2013
