Local Control &
Parent Partnership

Education works best when decisions are made in partnership with families, educators, and local communities.

  • The State Board of Education should establish strong academic standards while respecting the authority of locally elected school boards and school leaders. Communities know their students best, and local voices should remain central in educational decision-making.

  • Parents are a child's first teachers and lifelong advocates. Strong schools are built through transparency, communication, and meaningful partnerships between families and educators. Parents deserve accurate information, opportunities for involvement, and a seat at the table in their children's education.