What can the Legislature do to improve Hawaii’s public education?
Streamlining the educational system to ensure more of the funds reach the teachers and the classrooms would be a priority. Also, it is important that the parents have the final say in their child’s education so I would also support an increase in charter schools. Lastly, I would protect schools and teachers from frivolous lawsuits. I am against the federal government mandate of a universal, one-size-fits-all model on our local schools. Charter schools and tuition tax credit can benefit public education and enhance the overall educational climate for children. Clayton Hee Democrat Age: 55 Job: State senator, The Cowboy Company owner Past: Former public school teacher What qualifies you to be a state senator? Lifelong Windward Oahu resident; taught in the public school system; 22 years’ experience in elective office, including the state House of Representatives, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the state Senate. What is one thing you would do in office to improve the local economy? I woul
