Ford Discusses Strengthening Schools, Lombardo Disregards Nearly 80% of Students
Attorney General Aaron Ford and Joe Lombardo both visited rural Mesquite in recent weeks; and they had very different messages on education. Ford spoke about guaranteeing school meals and investing in vocational education. But Lombardo used his visit to disregard nearly 80% of the state’s students.
As Nevada ranks 47th for both K-12 education and overall childhood well-being, Lombardo’s excuse was that if you disregard nearly 80% of the state’s students, Nevada “would have high rankings.” He said, “If you separate Clark County and Washoe County from the ratings, we would have a high number in the rankings […] Clark County brings us down.”
This is yet another example of Lombardo displaying his total disregard for the vast majority of students and educators in Nevada. Earlier this year, Lombardo fully supported Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, which jeopardizes nearly $1 billion per year in funding for Nevada schools and students. In contrast, Ford has sued to keep the DOE and its funding to Nevada intact.
“Joe Lombardo may disregard students and educators, but I certainly will not,” said Attorney General Aaron Ford. “As a former educator, I understand the importance of ensuring that every child receives a quality education no matter their zip code. As Governor, I will invest in all of Nevada’s public schools and guarantee meals for our students.”
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