Less than half of third graders are reading on grade-level. Improving literacy rates must be a top priority in Knox County.
When they graduate high school, every child should be prepared for a good paying job. We must expand workforce education for Knox County students.
Parents know what is best for their children and students should always be the top priority in education.
Law enforcement plays an essential role in keeping our schools safe. We need to support, partner with, and increase funding for law enforcement to make our schools and communities safer.
Teachers play an essential role in student success. We must increase teacher pay to recruit and retain the very best educators in Knox County.