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Dave Hegenbarth on Education

Education has emerged as a key concern in recent general elections and provides significant points of contrast between the main political parties. The issue is regularly one of the top three issues for voters in opinion polls. The future of state education, the suitability of the national curriculum, and the funding of higher education have all become key issues as the 2010 general election approaches.

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Dave Hegenbarth is neutral on having the state pay a greater share of local school expenses

Believes education is a huge driver in the state's economy. Believes there is a need for accountability. Candidate neither supported or opposed.

Dave Hegenbarth supports increased state funding for higher education

Supports higher education and increased spending for higher education, with accountability.

Dave Hegenbarth supports public funding of private schools through the use of vouchers in Wisconsin

Supports the voucher program in Wisconsin so parents can get their kids the best education.

Dave Hegenbarth is neutral on higher salaries for teachers higher salaries for teachers

Believes teachers should have the opportunity for merit based pay.

Dave Hegenbarth opposes limiting parents' ability to home-school their children

Believes home-schooling is a basic right, and the state should not interfere with it.