Alex Cornwallis

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Alex Cornwallis completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cornwallis' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" id=\"heading-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tA multifaceted thought leader with a profound understanding of digital technology, an accomplished entrepreneur, and a devoted family man, blessed with 5 young children. His academic prowess is demonstrated by his Master's and Bachelor's degrees, marking him as a firm believer in education.\r\n<p>​\r\nIn his steadfast commitment to enhancing our community, Alex is tireless in crafting innovative solutions for the issues that we confront daily. \r\n​\r\n</p>\nLet's unite and rally behind Alex's mission as he campaigns for a seat in Congress. By supporting Alex, we're endorsing a future of equality, justice, and the promise of a better tomorrow. Join us, stand with Alex, and together let's make a difference.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" id=\"heading-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Affordable Healthcare</li><li>Economic opportunity</li><li>Fully funded public education</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-183052-2023-07-29\" id=\"heading1-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-183052-2023-07-29\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-183052-2023-07-29\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-183052-2023-07-29\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy mission is to fight for the people of Texas and to create a better and more sustainable future by tackling the most pressing issues facing our state.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Alex Cornwallis completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cornwallis' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAlex comes from a family of proud teachers who have been involved in education for as long as he can remember. Alex, his wife, and his five children who attend public schools reside in Prosper, Texas. He has more than 20 years of professional experience, and he has a wealth of knowledge regarding the creation of curricula. Alex Cornwallis has spent his entire life fighting for a publicly funded education system.\r\n<p>Alex is involved in a wide variety of charitable and educational organizations, including but not limited to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, which he both supports and helps to advance through his participation and advocacy.\r\n</p><p>A graduate of Augsburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Alex also holds a Master's degree in Software Systems from Saint Thomas University. Alex will contribute a variety of perspectives to the State Board of Education.\r\n</p>\nAlex can efficiently and amicably accomplish the aims and objectives for his community because of his significant expertise working with officials at all levels of government. In contrast to his rival, Alex possesses the skills and background necessary to succeed as a leader.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Invest fully in the public school system.</li><li>Fix and modernize our curriculum.</li><li>Boost teacher morale and salary, boost student achievement, and get more parents involved.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-105409-2022-10-09\" id=\"heading1-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-105409-2022-10-09\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-105409-2022-10-09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-105409-2022-10-09\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBring education back into focus, fully fund public education, and advocate for an end to the culture war.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAlex Cornwallis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cornwallis' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. A multifaceted thought leader with a profound understanding of digital technology, an accomplished entrepreneur, and a devoted family man, blessed with 5 young children. His academic prowess is demonstrated by his Master's and Bachelor's degrees, marking him as a firm believer in education. ​\r\nIn his steadfast commitment to enhancing our community, Alex is tireless in crafting innovative solutions for the issues that we confront daily. \r\n​ Let's unite and rally behind Alex's mission as he campaigns for a seat in Congress. By supporting Alex, we're endorsing a future of equality, justice, and the promise of a better tomorrow. Join us, stand with Alex, and together let's make a difference. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordable Healthcare Economic opportunity Fully funded public education What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? My mission is to fight for the people of Texas and to create a better and more sustainable future by tackling the most pressing issues facing our state.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nAlex Cornwallis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cornwallis' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Alex comes from a family of proud teachers who have been involved in education for as long as he can remember. Alex, his wife, and his five children who attend public schools reside in Prosper, Texas. He has more than 20 years of professional experience, and he has a wealth of knowledge regarding the creation of curricula. Alex Cornwallis has spent his entire life fighting for a publicly funded education system. Alex is involved in a wide variety of charitable and educational organizations, including but not limited to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, which he both supports and helps to advance through his participation and advocacy. A graduate of Augsburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Alex also holds a Master's degree in Software Systems from Saint Thomas University. Alex will contribute a variety of perspectives to the State Board of Education. Alex can efficiently and amicably accomplish the aims and objectives for his community because of his significant expertise working with officials at all levels of government. In contrast to his rival, Alex possesses the skills and background necessary to succeed as a leader. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Invest fully in the public school system. Fix and modernize our curriculum. Boost teacher morale and salary, boost student achievement, and get more parents involved. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Bring education back into focus, fully fund public education, and advocate for an end to the culture war.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Cornwallis' campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Policy</b>\n</p><p>As your next representative for State Board Education, place 12, Alex is committed to working with the teachers, school administrators, school boards and parents to ensure that they have the supplies and resources that they need to be successful. Alex believes that every student should have the ability to achieve their dreams. That's why he believes in building bridges of opportunity, regardless of where you live, by ensuring every child has equal access to the best education in the world. \n</p><p><b>Stop Teaching to the Test</b>\n</p><p>Our brightest minds need to be nourished, much like nature, to grow strong and prosper. We must stop teaching directly to a test, and instead, engage students at a level that meets them where they are. Time and again, through the many conversations Alex has had with faculty, teaching to the test comes up as a concern. We can improve student productivity by reducing the amount of time invested in teaching to the test, and instead, allow children to flourish in an atmosphere that is focused on teaching the way teachers best see fit. \n</p><p><b>Improved Learning Conditions</b>\n</p><p>If the pandemic showed us anything, it's how important it is to ensure every household and school district has access to broadband internet. We must work with other elected officials to ensure that funding is available and that this critical component to modern learning is a guarantee for all children.\n</p><p>Additionally, we must also ensure schools have funding to stay up to date on tablets and computers for children to use and learn on so that we do not lag behind the rest of the world as new technologies emerge. Curriculum needs to be inclusive of modern technology, while preparing our students for the future job markets that rely heavily on smart technology and broadband. \n</p><p>Some schools in district 12 are lacking basic neccessities, such as having fully functioning air conditioning. These types of scenarios are unacceptable. We must ensure that all students have access to a safe and comfortable learning environment. \n</p><p><b>Modernize Curriculum</b>\n</p><p>Let's make sure that our education is reflective of the technology of today, and catch our curriculum up to the modern era, instead of from decades ago. We need to set a high priority to modernize the curriculum for STEM, Arts, Environmental Science, Critical Thinking, Health Sciences and Sports. This also means that we must ensure our text books use the most updated science and information available today. We must ensure that we are preparing our children for the continued growth of the global economy so that they can be prepared for the future. \n</p><p><b>Support our Teachers</b>\n</p><p>We need to bring parity to teacher's pay; Texas is significantly behind teacher's salaries compared to the national average. Educators are some of the most important people within our community and they should be compensated as such, especially in Texas. \n</p><p>Additionally, the State Board of Education should do everything it can to shield teachers from unreasonable and confusing legislation that makes it harder to their jobs. Our role is to focus on the most positive outcomes for students and teachers alike, and we can ensure we build the bridge of opportunity by working together. \n</p><p><b>Let's Get Real on Sex Ed.</b>\n</p><p>Continuing to try to pretend that abstinence only is the best way to teach sex education is just putting our children at risk. We need to live in the reality we are given, and prepare our children for it. That means using data driven approaches that we know work by expanding sex ed. to be more inclusive of alternatives in case abstinence is not enough (which is more often than not). We have witnessed how successful expanded approaches can be in states like Colorado, where they saw a decline in teen pregnancy by as much as 60%.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Alex Cornwallis' campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Cornwallis' campaign website stated the following:\n“ Policy As your next representative for State Board Education, place 12, Alex is committed to working with the teachers, school administrators, school boards and parents to ensure that they have the supplies and resources that they need to be successful. Alex believes that every student should have the ability to achieve their dreams. That's why he believes in building bridges of opportunity, regardless of where you live, by ensuring every child has equal access to the best education in the world. Stop Teaching to the Test Our brightest minds need to be nourished, much like nature, to grow strong and prosper. We must stop teaching directly to a test, and instead, engage students at a level that meets them where they are. Time and again, through the many conversations Alex has had with faculty, teaching to the test comes up as a concern. We can improve student productivity by reducing the amount of time invested in teaching to the test, and instead, allow children to flourish in an atmosphere that is focused on teaching the way teachers best see fit. Improved Learning Conditions If the pandemic showed us anything, it's how important it is to ensure every household and school district has access to broadband internet. We must work with other elected officials to ensure that funding is available and that this critical component to modern learning is a guarantee for all children. Additionally, we must also ensure schools have funding to stay up to date on tablets and computers for children to use and learn on so that we do not lag behind the rest of the world as new technologies emerge. Curriculum needs to be inclusive of modern technology, while preparing our students for the future job markets that rely heavily on smart technology and broadband. Some schools in district 12 are lacking basic neccessities, such as having fully functioning air conditioning. These types of scenarios are unacceptable. We must ensure that all students have access to a safe and comfortable learning environment. Modernize Curriculum Let's make sure that our education is reflective of the technology of today, and catch our curriculum up to the modern era, instead of from decades ago. We need to set a high priority to modernize the curriculum for STEM, Arts, Environmental Science, Critical Thinking, Health Sciences and Sports. This also means that we must ensure our text books use the most updated science and information available today. We must ensure that we are preparing our children for the continued growth of the global economy so that they can be prepared for the future. Support our Teachers We need to bring parity to teacher's pay; Texas is significantly behind teacher's salaries compared to the national average. Educators are some of the most important people within our community and they should be compensated as such, especially in Texas. Additionally, the State Board of Education should do everything it can to shield teachers from unreasonable and confusing legislation that makes it harder to their jobs. Our role is to focus on the most positive outcomes for students and teachers alike, and we can ensure we build the bridge of opportunity by working together. Let's Get Real on Sex Ed. Continuing to try to pretend that abstinence only is the best way to teach sex education is just putting our children at risk. We need to live in the reality we are given, and prepare our children for it. That means using data driven approaches that we know work by expanding sex ed. to be more inclusive of alternatives in case abstinence is not enough (which is more often than not). We have witnessed how successful expanded approaches can be in states like Colorado, where they saw a decline in teen pregnancy by as much as 60%. [2] ” —Alex Cornwallis' campaign website (2022) [3]"}]