Calls for more support and less bureaucracy for local schools

STATEWIDE - Crossing the state today, Sandy Welch announced her candidacy as Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Kalispell, Helena, and Billings. Sandy's message focused on how to improve lagging student achievement in order to preparing Montana’s students for the jobs of tomorrow.

"Our economy is rapidly evolving and we can’t allow our schools, or our kids, to fall behind. Our education system in Montana needs to ensure that the next generation of Montanans have the educational background to succeed in a changing world,” said Welch, “The people of Montana have invested in our education system —now we just need to make sure that investment is being utilized in a way that provides the greatest benefit to our students.”