Teacher-candidate emphasizes significant investments, reform, and progress for Minnesota students
As students head back to school this week, DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Tim Walz, an award-winning teacher, and Peggy Flanagan, a former school board member and children’s advocate, are highlighting their 21st Century Education Plan. The plan includes major reforms in state education funding, innovations for schools and students, and a strong focus on educational equity.
“As my two kids and kids across Minnesota start school this week, it is a time for us to reflect on what we want from our education system,” said Walz. “I believe in a bold vision for education in this state-one where we invest in our classrooms, think beyond test scores, and where every student receives a quality education no matter where they live. As governor, I will be an educator-in-chief who fights tirelessly every day to make this vision a reality.”
Walz, who has over 20 years of teaching experience, based the plan on conversations with educators across Minnesota as well as his own experiences in the classroom. Continue reading “As Students Start School, Walz-Flanagan Highlight Education Plan for Minnesota”