President Dooher praises Gov. Dayton’s plan to invest in education
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 15, 2011: Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher praised Gov. Mark Dayton’s plans to invest in education as part of his budget plan.
“Gov. Dayton’s budget proposal is an honest, thoughtful approach to the most difficult financial problems of our lifetime. We congratulate him for making the bold, courageous decisions necessary to return Minnesota to a course of prosperity,” Dooher said.
“Gov. Dayton understands that investing in the education of our children is critical to Minnesota’s future success. He’s keeping his campaign promise to increase funding for K-12 education, and his targeted investment in all-day kindergarten is one strong step toward closing the achievement gap.
“His plan to invest in two new programs that reward excellence in our schools will tap in to the innovative spirit of the true experts in Minnesota education – the educators themselves. His leadership in making students and schools a top priority will ensure a strong and vibrant future for all Minnesotans,” Dooher said.
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February 15, 2011