As reported on January 8, 2008 by The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/07/AR2009010702347.html
According to reports by Editorial Projects in Education, Maryland’s public schools are the best in the country, confirming that investing more dollars per pupil resulted in increased closure of student proficiency gaps. Since 2002 with the passage of the Bridge to Excellence Act — a funding plan also known as the Thornton Initiative, state spending on education increased by $2 billion, an 80.4 % rise and county spending by $1.3 billion, a 34.3 %increase. The report found that for every additional $1,000 spent per elementary student, proficiency rates rose 4 percent. They rose 8 percent on the same measure for middle school students.
With the state government facing a $1.9 billion revenue shortfall next year, Governor O’Malley is facing pressure to cut almost $38 million from education spending. However, Jon Weinstein believes that the economic strength of our state depends on our ability to invest in Maryland’s greatest asset, our children, in order to prepare them to be productive citizens in the future.
Jon believes that subjects like biotechnology, computer science, and other emerging areas provide an opportunity for Maryland’s students to become early leaders within these growing industries. Jon will fight to make sure every school facility provides a forum for effective learning, because our students deserve to attend schools that will enrich their educational experience. The Howard County education system has thrived because of the actions of our school boards, teachers, and strong leadership from elected officials like County Executives Jim Robey and Ken Ulman to promote our schools and secure the necessary funding even when Delegates Warren Miller and Gail Bates have voted against funding for education and school construction in Howard County and the state consistently throughout their terms in office. Jon Weinstein wants to build upon current educational opportunities in Howard County while addressing the local issues many educators face.
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