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Favor state’s rights over federal power Limit federal government role in public education Support school choice including the choice of religious schools and home schoolingProtection of voluntary school prayer in schools and for allowing religious groups to have equal access to school facilitiesOppose collective bargaining agreements and give authority to school districts to recruit, reward, and retain the best and brightest teachers

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Oppose school choice that include religious schoolsExpansion of federally funded preschool programsSupport teachers’ unionCommitted to recognizing and giving importance to collective bargaining agreements with school districts.Federal funding to increase teachers’ salaries and provide for better teacher training.

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