Gov. Bruce Rauner Talks About School Funding While Touring At Wilmette Junior High

Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner visited Wilmette Junior High School on Monday, March 28, where he addressed the growing concerns on school funding in the state. During the visit, the governor also revealed that he finds the rhetoric in the presidential campaign "appalling." 

While having a tour, Gov. Rauner praised the teachers at the Wilmette Public Schools District 39. "We've got wonderful teachers here at the Wilmette Junior High School," the governor said. "Let's give them a big round of applause."

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Rauner was given a guided tour by four eighth grade students, who explained to him the facilities of the school. After the tour, the governor then met with a group of seventh graders for a question and answer session.

During the session, Rauner expressed his thoughts about school funding. He said he wants to increase the funds in Illinois for education. More so, the governor has the desire to eliminate unfunded mandates. "I'm pulling strongly to change how we fund our schools with more state support," Rauner said, according to Daily North Shore.

After the question and answer session, Rauner headed for the press conference, where he reiterated the importance of education. The governor also stressed the importance if increasing the funding to support education. While he supports revising the 19-year-old school funding formula, Rauner said he does not support the idea of taking money from other districts to fund the poorer districts.

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When asked about presidential race, Rauner said he didn't want to discuss it. However, earlier that day, the governor told the 7^th graders that it was "appalling."

"Democracy is hard, you know, and this presidential election, oh my goodness, I'm appalled by the rhetoric, it's appalling," Rauner told the young audience, according to the Chicago Tribune. "And it's ugly and it's nasty and it's weird, and just some of the statements that get made, I'm just, I'm horrified."

It was last week when Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will support Donald Trump if the presidential candidate becomes the GOP presidential nominee. "I will support the Republican Party's nominee for president," the governor told reporters, as per Progress Illinois. The governor added he will do everything he can to properly work with the nominee.