Candidate for Arkansas Governor in 2018 Arkansas 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedJared believes we must take this head-on. Other states have taken measures to reduce teen pregnancy rates dramatically in a matter of just a few years. Whether it is through education, healthcare services, or just beginning to have a conversation between generations, Jared believes we must bring community leaders together in each county and address this issue in a way that is consistent with local values. Learn more
Award Governor’s Innovation Prizes to identify best practices in education and replicate them at scale. Arkansas is filled with brilliant leaders who have ideas that can lead to transformative change in our school system. I will empower them to make an impact beyond the walls of their own classrooms. Learn more
Recognize master teachers for their expertise. Our most effective teachers should be given greater influence in schools and opportunities for advancement and recognition, including opportunities to become National Board Certified Teachers. If we allow them to step up, they will be excellent mentors for new teachers and fierce advocates for their students. Learn more
Replace administrative burdens for teachers that are bureaucratic and time-consuming with responsive, common-sense alternatives. It’s time to move towards a more flexible teacher support and evaluation system that provides more support to novice teachers and stays out of the way of proven educators as part of a system of shared accountability. Learn more
Attract top leaders to classrooms in high-needs subjects and school districts by offering financial incentives and loan forgiveness. Teacher shortages in rural and low-income communities are unacceptable, and as governor I will dedicate meaningful resources to ending them. Learn more
We propose an initial 10% increase in minimum teacher pay and a 3.6% annual increase for nine subsequent years. Learn more
Protect against efforts to undermine the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and ensure quality, affordable health care and benefits packages. A comprehensive benefits package is a tool to attract and retain our best talent. In addition, educators who serve our children and communities for decades shouldn’t have to worry about a secure retirement. They’ve earned it. Learn more
Arkansas Works is bipartisan legislation that provides private health insurance to nearly 300,000 Arkansans. This legislation also provides critical funding that keeps hospital doors open – particularly in our rural communities. Jared wants to ensure that we protect this legislation and its funding so Arkansans can continue to receive the care they need and we can finally focus on one of the most pressing problems in healthcare today: the skyrocketing costs of insurance premiums. Learn more
Arkansas Works is bipartisan legislation that provides private health insurance to nearly 300,000 Arkansans. This legislation also provides critical funding that keeps hospital doors open – particularly in our rural communities. Jared wants to ensure that we protect this legislation and its funding so Arkansans can continue to receive the care they need and we can finally focus on one of the most pressing problems in healthcare today: the skyrocketing costs of insurance premiums. Learn more
Partner with local school districts to bolster wraparound services including college counseling, health and psychological services, and mental health counseling to give students the in-school supports they need and allow teachers to focus on their classrooms. Learn more
Jared believes we must take this head-on. Other states have taken measures to reduce teen pregnancy rates dramatically in a matter of just a few years. Whether it is through education, healthcare services, or just beginning to have a conversation between generations, Jared believes we must bring community leaders together in each county and address this issue in a way that is consistent with local values. Learn more
We propose an initial 10% increase in minimum teacher pay and a 3.6% annual increase for nine subsequent years. Learn more
Protect against efforts to undermine the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and ensure quality, affordable health care and benefits packages. A comprehensive benefits package is a tool to attract and retain our best talent. In addition, educators who serve our children and communities for decades shouldn’t have to worry about a secure retirement. They’ve earned it. Learn more
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