As a lifelong student and educator, I believe strong schools form the bedrock of strong communities. Every child should have access to quality education and career pathways no matter their zip code.

We must re-center and reinvest in public education to make stronger schools the engine for stronger communities, and ultimately restore America’s presence on the global stage as a responsible world leader.

• Raise teacher pay, expand professional development, and strengthen the support systems for paraprofessionals, counselors, and administrators who make learning possible.

• Secure increased federal investment for our Title 1 schools to ensure every child has access to modern technology and safe facilities.

• Expand federal investment in Head Start and universal pre-K programs to strengthen vital early learning resources for all children.

• Fight for the reconstruction of the Department of Education and its capacity to support students, teachers and school administrators across our country.

• Workforce Development & Job Training: Partner with federal agencies, trade unions, local governments, and educational institutions to build job training pipelines that connect people to high-wage, high-growth industries.

• Counseling Not Criminalization: Shift federal incentives away from school policing and toward restorative justice and counselors.

• Protect Public Schools: Oppose federal funding for privately run charter schools to ensure public funds stay in public classrooms.

• College for All & Student Loan Forgiveness: Fight for comprehensive student loan forgiveness and support free tuition at public colleges and universities.