PUBLIC EDUCATION

As a former teacher, I know the importance of public education and have seen first hand how our teachers are our most essential public servants.

As your representative in Congress, I will fight to protect the quality and integrity of the American public school system: our future literally depends on it.

What we are facing:

Today that institution is under attack. When education is treated as a source for profit, it becomes easy for students to fall through the cracks. Special Needs students, students with disabilities, students from underserved communities or at-risk neighborhoods; all these children suffer when education is treated as a for-profit commodity.

Where I stand:

The federal government must strengthen and expand our public education system. I will fight for:

• Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that would raise the floor of our public education system by reducing class sizes.
• Increasing teacher compensation.
• Providing for arts, athletics, and STEM programs.
• Installing modern technology in every classroom.
• Guaranteeing quality special education programs.

Why we need change:

I prioritize investing in quality public education. My opponent’s position: defense spending is more important than education and he would sacrifice education spending. He supports charter schools and says fully funding public and HBCUs is too expensive.