The educational needs of a student in McMinnville can differ greatly from the educational needs of a student in Hillsboro, Bend, or Portland. We need legislators who recognize the need for more local control and stable funding to empower students, teachers and parents. I'll also fight for increased and affordable vocational and post-secondary education opportunities so all of our students have the opportunity to enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed.
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