GOP candidate backers cite support for education
Lindsey Juarez
Issue date: 3/3/10 Section: News
Supporters of Republican Party primary winners Gov. Rick Perry and Stefani Carter, GOP candidate for House District 102 in North Dallas, have high hopes the candidates will work hard to improve education in North Texas.
Court Alley, a supporter of Perry, gave some insight about what the governor has done to help community colleges.
"Rick Perry has spoken about that specifically, about not raising tuition rates, about trying to keep it low, trying to keep it affordable and he's done a great job so far," Alley said. "I think he'll continue to do a great job. I think that's one of the reasons community colleges continue to flourish in this state."
According to Alley, Perry is also working to see that students have a quality education after community college.
"Everyone knows how important it is to continue to add Tier One universities to North Texas," Alley said. "Rick Perry is working hard to do that right now, and that's incredibly important. Dallas was one of the places they were looking at to add a Tier One university."
Justin Epker, Carter's campaign manager, said Carter has opened opportunities for college students in the Dallas area through the Stefani Carter Campaign Academy.
"She gave so many valuable experiences by doing internships as a student that has led her to where she's at now," Epker said. "She wanted to create the same opportunity to students. So she created a vehicle and an avenue to get students involved. And for any student that's interested in politics or the campaign process, it's a great opportunity for students."
Carter is also interested in the roles of community colleges and trade schools in providing an obtainable education to students.
"She's very interested in looking at ways to expand as many educational opportunities, whether it's a four-year degree, two-year degree, associate's degree, trade certificate, that will prepare prepare students to pursue what interests them," Epker said. "Because when students pursue what interests them, they'll be successful."
Court Alley, a supporter of Perry, gave some insight about what the governor has done to help community colleges.
"Rick Perry has spoken about that specifically, about not raising tuition rates, about trying to keep it low, trying to keep it affordable and he's done a great job so far," Alley said. "I think he'll continue to do a great job. I think that's one of the reasons community colleges continue to flourish in this state."
According to Alley, Perry is also working to see that students have a quality education after community college.
"Everyone knows how important it is to continue to add Tier One universities to North Texas," Alley said. "Rick Perry is working hard to do that right now, and that's incredibly important. Dallas was one of the places they were looking at to add a Tier One university."
Justin Epker, Carter's campaign manager, said Carter has opened opportunities for college students in the Dallas area through the Stefani Carter Campaign Academy.
"She gave so many valuable experiences by doing internships as a student that has led her to where she's at now," Epker said. "She wanted to create the same opportunity to students. So she created a vehicle and an avenue to get students involved. And for any student that's interested in politics or the campaign process, it's a great opportunity for students."
Carter is also interested in the roles of community colleges and trade schools in providing an obtainable education to students.
"She's very interested in looking at ways to expand as many educational opportunities, whether it's a four-year degree, two-year degree, associate's degree, trade certificate, that will prepare prepare students to pursue what interests them," Epker said. "Because when students pursue what interests them, they'll be successful."
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