Candidates for lieutenant governor lay out different visions for education in Virginia

The candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor have made education a central campaign pillar.

Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi’s website describes the need to fully fund public schools so children in Virginia “have access to top notch public schools with modern technology and sufficient staff including career counselors, mental health professionals and subject area specialists, no matter the zip code.”

Former conservative radio host John Reid’s “Academic Excellence Agenda” calls for “a clear, conservative approach to bring back common sense in our schools, raise expectations, and put students and families first.”

The candidates do not have a debate scheduled, which has led to criticism from Reid. But both discussed their education proposals with The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press.