K-12 Education

K-12 Education refers to the primary and secondary education system through 12th grade. It covers a student's education before college, university, or vocational training. It focuses on academic curriculum, standardized testing, and preparation for post-secondary education or the workforce. Teachers are trained for specific grade levels and often specialize in particular subjects, especially in middle and high school.

Voters may evaluate policies regarding the funding and resource allocation for public schools, stances on curriculum standards, testing, and accountability measures, positions on teacher training, qualifications, and compensation, approaches to school choice, including support or opposition to charter schools or voucher programs as well as measures proposed or taken to ensure school safety and a conducive learning environment.