Ellen Wright

Education Early childhood education. Pre-k and kindergarten should not be just an option for the well-to-do. Workers must be screened and competent for their work. Wages must be sufficient to hold well-trained personnel. These must be available to minimum wage workers 24/7/365 and must be affordable. The safety, care, and cleanliness of the facility must be maintained at all times inside and out. Incorporating these into the PUBLIC elementary schools would enable working parents to take care of all children at one location. Healthcare We have to get Medicaid expanded. Education Continuing education for educators on using online instruction for grades K-12. Education Incorporate online learning into the curriculum as a routine part of learning. Education Schedule “ONLINE LEARNING/RESEARCH” days into the routine especially for grades 8-12 as a preparation for secondary education. Education Under graduate education needs to be state funded for all four years within the University system. Social Services State funded day care that is available 24/7/365. Education Make tablets and laptops available for all students during the academic year.