Governor Highlights Education Initiatives ; Wants Localities to Set Own Start Dates
The Washington Times › January 10, 2012
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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's education initiatives for kindergarten though 12th grade are likely to draw some bipartisan support in the coming General Assembly session - but they also have given out-of-power Democrats a toehold for their new role as the effective minority party.
Mr. McDonnell laid out his legislative priorities Monday at a news conference in Richmond, stressing that in order for Virginia to compete with other states in job creation and the economy, the state must provide adequate funding for education. Mr. McDonnell has proposed adding $438 million in new K-12 funding to his two-year budget, although $342 million of that will go toward teacher pensions. He also wants to add more than $200 million in the next two years for higher education.See the full content of this document
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Governor Highlights Education Initiatives ; Wants Localities to Set Own Start Dates
"I remember the old saying when I was growing up - my dad kind of beat it into my head - 'If you want a good job, you've got to have a good education,' " he said, surrounded by students and legislators.
Perhaps the most ...See the full content of this document
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