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On Nov. 7, we’ll decide who will be governor for the next four years: Democrat Jim Doyle or Republican Mark Green. Compare their records on education. The choice is about whether our children and grandchildren will go to good schools.

While in the state Assembly, Green repeatedly voted to increase tuition at the UW System. In Congress last February, he cast the deciding vote slashing student aid by over $12 billion, the largest cut ever. He voted against increasing Pell grants for our neediest students and against more funding for special education, reading and math services for poor kids and the Head Start programs.

Green says he cares about our schools, but proposes a budget that would cause deep cuts to public schools, hamper local control, lay off thousands of teachers and cancel academic offerings. It would force deep cuts to the UW System.

Here’s Gov. Doyle’s record:

Despite inheriting the largest deficit in Wisconsin history, Doyle found a way to add $189 million for public schools, and did it without raising taxes.

Doyle protected 4-year-old kindergarten and the small class size initiative. He doubled financial aid, making college more affordable for Wisconsin families.

Doyle launched “KidsFirst,” a comprehensive agenda to invest in our kids, starting with the early years. It includes efforts to improve childcare, expand access to 4-year-old kindergarten, strengthen foster care and child welfare, and improve children’s health.

If we don’t support and adequately fund our public education system, how will we give all our youngsters their chance to succeed?

Don’t be fooled by Green’s talk. His votes and plans don’t match what he says.

Vote to re-elect Gov. Doyle. He does what he says for the future of our children, giving them their chance to participate in the American dream.