McKenna Talks Education on The Conversation
At noon, KUOW's The Conversation will have Rob McKenna on to talk education. Mr. McKenna has huge plans for public education if elected but hasn't quite explained how he would pay for it. His website reflects four top issues: jobs, education, government reform and higher education. Under "education": Invest in expanded career skills opportunities for high school students across the state, keying on the high-demand for machinists, electrical workers, and other workers in the skilled trades. Fund more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs like Aviation, Delta, and Marysville Arts & Technology High Schools, as well as International Baccalaureate and other AP/Honors programs. Permit and encourage highly innovative charter schools, drawing on the most successful models from around America such as KIPP , Rocketship and Harlem Success Academy. Provide incentives to state colleges of education to increase admissions standards and ra...