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Angus King on Education
Independent Former ME Governor
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Public schools are the idea at the heart of democracy
Education: Help parents send their children to private schools with public money?Brakey: Yes. Supports tax credit for parents who opt out of the public education system.
King: No. "Public schools are the idea at the heart of democracy."
Ringelstein: No. Invest public funds in public schools, not voucher or privatization programs.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Senate race
, Nov 1, 2018
Simplify repayment & refinance student loans
Student debt: Refinance student loans at lower rates, by increasing taxes on high earners (Elizabeth Warren bill)?Brakey:
Solution to student debt is teaching students real-world skills.
King: Yes. Voted for Warren bill. Also supported legislation to simplify repayment.
Ringelstein: Yes. Refinance student loans at lower rates.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Senate race
, Nov 1, 2018
More teacher development; more school construction
King indicates support for the following principles regarding education. - Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
- Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
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Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
- Finance school renovations and repairs jointly between local school districts and the state.
Source: Maine Governor 1998 National Political Awareness Test
, Nov 1, 1998
Include both abstinence and safe sex in sex-ed
King indicates support for the following principles regarding education. -
Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
- Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
Source: Maine Governor 1998 National Political Awareness Test
, Nov 1, 1998
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