Bill Ritter
Candidate
Governor

www.ritterforgovernor.com

As Governor, I plan to invest more in—and demand more from—our education system.

Education must be the state's No. 1 priority. It will be my top priority as Governor. I will partner with school districts, communities, educators and parents to set clear goals and to then reach those goals. For too long, the conversation about education reform has involved accusation and punishment. My administration will stand for opportunity and encouragement for all learners. It is time we refocus our energy on:

• Fostering high-quality educators and inspiring a new generation of teachers.
• Making sure children arrive at school ready to learn.
• Improving student achievement.
• Getting parents more involved.
• Improving higher education while also keeping it affordable.

I recently served on the Denver Public Schools Secondary School Reform Commission. The central theme running through all of our recommendations was the need for rigor and relevance in our children's educational experiences. I believe we should promote this theme statewide. As the husband of a public school substitute teacher, I know the struggles caused by inadequate public-school financing.
 
Education is the foundation of any strong economy and any competitive workforce. Yet funding for our schools lags behind the increasing costs our schools face each year. By some measures, we rank near the bottom of states in public school funding, and our investment in higher education has fallen sharply in recent years.
 
With the passage of Referendum C, we have new opportunities to strengthen our educational system. I have a vision for Colorado's education system—a vision that unites high expectations with realistic goals to make our schools among the best in the nation—as well as a responsible and practical plan to help us get there.

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Bill Ritter for Governor
1100 Bannock St.
Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 534-0660

info@ritterforgovernor.com