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Candidates prioritize reading, core curriculum and school choice to boost student outcomes
Beebe County Republicans (VPOU) candidate forum · January 21, 2026
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Summary
In response to a question about K–12 rankings, candidates emphasized early literacy (reading by third grade), stronger core curriculum, reduced administrative bloat, vocational training and school-choice measures as remedies for Minnesota’s slide in some education metrics.
When asked what steps they would take to improve Minnesota’s education outcomes, candidates emphasized a return to core classroom instruction and earlier interventions.
Candidate (Speaker 8) cited third-grade reading proficiency as a…
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