Top Democratic Nominees and Their Proposed Education Plans [IEP 118]

<p>Next week is Super Tuesday and Amanda and Vickie bring you this timely episode to get you up-to-speed on the rest of the top candidates and their proposed education and disability platforms so that you can make the best-informed decision.</p> <p>If K-12 education and disability rights are important to you, you’re not going to want to miss this show!</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The top five Presidential candidates are Amy Klobuchar, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders (which was Episode 117 and you can find it <a href= "https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/podcast/episode/28b341dc/team-sanders-speaks-out-on-his-educational-platform-iep-117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>), Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg.</li> <li>The one thing that these candidates have in common is that they have ALL said they want to ensure full funding of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).</li> <li>However, just because schools receive the funding does not mean they will use it correctly.</li> <li>Klobuchar:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> <ul> <li>She is a firm proponent of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-focused programs).</li> <li>Increase funding for public schools.</li> <li>Increase funding for state disability programs.</li> <li>Increase in teacher pay.</li> <li>Do not allow private school vouchers.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Warren: <ul> <li>IDEA initial funding to cover the additional costs of educating students with disabilities was 40% in 1975. Now it is around 15%.</li> <li>Block the private school vouchers.</li> <li>Civil rights - ensure that students are being treated fairly, including protections for the LGBTQ community.</li> <li>Wants funding fairly distributed.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Biden: <ul> <li>His 5 Key Points: <ul> <li>Support our educators by giving them the pay and dignity they deserve.</li> <li>Invest in resources for our schools so students grow into physically and emotionally healthy adults, and educators can focus on teaching.</li> <li>