Shannon O'Brien (Montana)

As of September 17, 2024, Shannon O'Brien’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Facilities & Resources

School Curriculum

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The candidate's website says, "Shannon is the mother of a high-schooler and understands that parents want safe and secure schools... She has fought her entire career to make sure that every student has a fair shot at a quality education."

Has "fought her entire career to make sure that every student has a fair shot at a quality education."

- Has "fought her entire career to make sure that every student has a fair shot at a quality education."

Student Wellbeing

SEN. SHANNON O'BRIEN (D) - SD46

Sponsored Senate Bill 457, which would have "revised capital gains tax law to fund teacher salary increases."

- Sponsored Senate Bill 457, which would have "revised capital gains tax law to fund teacher salary increases."

Teachers

Wants to increase funding into "high quality pre-school/early learning."

- Wants to increase funding into "high quality pre-school/early learning."

Access to Education

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Shannon O'Brien

As of September 17, 2024, Susie Hedalen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

MEET MONTANA OPI SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE SUSIE HEDALEN

Believes students need to spend at least an hour and a half on reading and literacy in the mornings in order to be on a trajectory to read by third grade.

Wants to bring education "back to the basics."

Supports cursive writing curriculums and programs.

Supports prioritizing basic education, student and parent interests, and ensuring Montana schools are safe, free from fear, intimidation, and political ideologies, while advocating for parental involvement and transparency in children's education.

Said, "Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education; their voices must be heard and respected, and they deserve to know that their children are safe in Montana's schools, safe to learn in environments free from fear, intimidation, and political ideologies."

- Believes students need to spend at least an hour and a half on reading and literacy in the mornings in order to be on a trajectory to read by third grade.
- Wants to bring education "back to the basics."
- Supports cursive writing curriculums and programs.
- Said, "Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education; their voices must be heard and respected, and they deserve to know that their children are safe in Montana's schools, safe to learn in environments free from fear, intimidation, and political ideologies."

Plans to introduce threat assessment training, work with local communities to implement security protocols, and partner with law enforcement.

Wants to address the mental health needs of students.

Said, “Ensuring school safety is one of my top priorities. I will work hard to see that school safety measures are put in place to protect our students and teachers.”

- Plans to introduce threat assessment training, work with local communities to implement security protocols, and partner with law enforcement.
- Wants to address the mental health needs of students.
- Said, “Ensuring school safety is one of my top priorities. I will work hard to see that school safety measures are put in place to protect our students and teachers.”

Ethics & Conduct

Susie Hedalen

- The Superintendent of Public Instruction oversees the K-12 public education system.
- The Superintendent has a broad range of duties, including general supervision over public schools and school districts. This encompasses school finance, educational law, teacher certification, school accreditation, learning assessments, and the administration of federally funded educational programs.
- Additionally, the Superintendent serves on several important boards, including the Land Board, the State Library Commission, the Board of Public Education, and the Board of Regents for the University System, contributing to policies that affect educational and resource management across the state.

Oversees the K-12 public education system in the state