Madison — Governor Scott Walker’s campaign released a new web video today highlighting a Wisconsin family benefiting from the Parental Choice Program.
The video features Dina, a mother with three children in the choice program. One of Dina’s children has Asperger’s and was struggling in the public school system. He is now succeeding in a school of their choice that they did not have access to before expansion of the program.
“Every child, regardless of income or zip code, deserves a great education,” said Governor Walker. “Our administration has invested in all forms of education whether it be traditional public, charter, choice, or home schooling. In a second term I will protect parents’ choices so their children can get the education that provides them with the opportunity to succeed.”
Governor Walker’s Record on Education:
- Governor Walker invested $400 million in public education raising per pupil spending by $300 in the 2013 budget.
- Governor Walker provided options to thousands of Wisconsin students and their families by expanding choice.
- Graduation rates have risen since Governor Walker took office, and reading and math scores are up.
- Wisconsin ACT scores have improved and stand second in the nation.
- Governor Walker funded STEM grants for schools.
- Governor Walker created scholarships for students who excel in technical education.
Read more about how Governor Walker is transforming education in his Continuing Wisconsin’s Comeback plan here.
View this release online: http://goo.gl/UEamGm
