We Congratulate Steve Beshear On His "Honor" Of Being Named National Education Association "“America's Greatest Education Governor” For 2011".
Dear Supporter,
I’m honored and humbled to learn today that the the National Education Association has named me “America's Greatest Education Governor” for 2011. On Sunday, I’ll accept the award, which recognizes the work my administration has done for Kentucky schools.
As Governor, I’ve made education the top priority of my administration. While balancing Kentucky’s budget nine times, I have consistently protected SEEK, the main education funding formula, from any cuts. Just this past legislative session, Senate Republicans tried to balance the Medicaid budget on the backs of our children by proposing cuts to school budgets. I worked with House and Senate Democrats and House Republicans to find a better way – and we balanced the budget without harming our schools.
Our focus has not just been on education funding. Both Jane and I have fought hard to raise Kentucky’s dropout age to 18, and when re-elected, I will continue that fight. And my Task Force on Early Childhood Development and Education developed recommendations that will help prepare Kentucky children for success in school and life.
It is truly an honor to be named the nation’s top education Governor, but the credit for Kentucky’s successes belongs to educators across the Commonwealth who work hard every day to give our children the education they deserve.
Best Wishes,
Steve Beshear
I’m honored and humbled to learn today that the the National Education Association has named me “America's Greatest Education Governor” for 2011. On Sunday, I’ll accept the award, which recognizes the work my administration has done for Kentucky schools.
As Governor, I’ve made education the top priority of my administration. While balancing Kentucky’s budget nine times, I have consistently protected SEEK, the main education funding formula, from any cuts. Just this past legislative session, Senate Republicans tried to balance the Medicaid budget on the backs of our children by proposing cuts to school budgets. I worked with House and Senate Democrats and House Republicans to find a better way – and we balanced the budget without harming our schools.
Our focus has not just been on education funding. Both Jane and I have fought hard to raise Kentucky’s dropout age to 18, and when re-elected, I will continue that fight. And my Task Force on Early Childhood Development and Education developed recommendations that will help prepare Kentucky children for success in school and life.
It is truly an honor to be named the nation’s top education Governor, but the credit for Kentucky’s successes belongs to educators across the Commonwealth who work hard every day to give our children the education they deserve.
Best Wishes,
Steve Beshear
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