Nevada’s education system is ranked as one of the worst in the entire country. Our education system is failing our students and teachers, and systemic change is long overdue. On day one, Joe is ready to get to work and bring back accountability to our education system.
School Choice
Joe believes that a student’s zip code shouldn’t determine the quality of their education.
To ensure every child has access to the best education possible, Joe will implement school choice initiatives that empower Nevada families. By expanding access to charter schools, providing more opportunity scholarships, and investing in Education Savings Accounts, Joe believes that we can make our education system work better for every student and every family.
Essential Programs
Over the last four years, Steve Sisolak has cut and gutted essential programs, like Read by Grade Three, class size reduction efforts, and the Knowledge Fund.
Joe will re-prioritize and re-institute pivotal educational programs like Read by Grade Three that have been proven to give students a better chance at success.
Workforce Development
Joe believes that every student is different and that students and families should be able choose what educational opportunity works best for them. Joe believes that expanding vocational training and workforce development programs are an essential part of giving students more educational opportunities.
Joe believes Nevada needs to focus on job and career training not only for the jobs of today, but for jobs of the future. Joe will work with the private sector and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to expand workforce development training programs to more students across the state.
School Safety
Over the past four years, there has been a 46% increase in harassment, threats, and sexual assaults within Clark County School District. This year, teachers were brave enough to speak out to demand that Steve Sisolak do something about it, but Sisolak didn’t even bother to respond.
Joe believes there should be zero tolerance for violence against students and teachers. As governor, Joe will work with the Nevada State Legislature to repeal “restorative justice” measures, which have made our schools demonstrably less safe. Joe will also implement school safety training and support programs, and he will ensure that there are adequate resources for school safety initiatives and personnel.